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Bacterial Spores Some microorganisms are able to survive in very harsh conditions by
enveloping themselves with this thick wall. They make bacteria highly resistant to killing. If they
are introduced to the body where conditions become more favorable—when there's more water
or more food available—the bacteria "come to life" again, transforming from a spore back to a
vegetative cell that can cause serious infection. They can be destroyed by sterilization only
Blood borne infections Infections caused by viruses found in the blood such as hepatitis B
virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Body Fluids Fluids normally present in the body such as blood, mucous, sweat, oil, saliva,
urine, ooze from a festering sore, or tears. They may contain infectious organisms.
Cleaning Refers to the process of removing blood, other body fluids, organic material,
tissue, and dirt from the surface of an object by scrubbing with a brush, detergent and water. It
greatly reduces the number of microorganisms (including bacterial endospores) on items and is a
crucial step in processing. If items haven't first been cleaned, further processing might not be
effective.
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Contamination A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes soiled with
microorganisms
Cross-contamination The transfer of microorganisms from one surface to another or from
something contaminated to something clean or sterile
Detergent A substance that enhances the cleaning action of water (preferably warm/hot) or
another liquid.
Disinfectant A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but does not necessarily kill
all microbial forms on inanimate objects
Disinfection A process that destroys or kills some, but not all, disease-producing
microorganism on an object or surface. (Does not kill spores)
Gloves Protective equipment that must be worn to protect against exposure to blood and
other potentially infectious materials. Disposable gloves are single use that are disposed after
each use. Most popular are made from latex, but hypo-allergenic gloves, glove liners, powder
less gloves, or other alternatives are available for those allergic,
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Infection of the liver, can cause a life long infection, cirrhosis
(scarring), cancer, liver failure, death. Takes 6 weeks to 6 months to produce infection when the
virus enters the body
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Infection of liver cells, 6 weeks to 6 months to produce infection
once virus is present, found in the blood of person with disease. Spread by contact with blood of
infected person.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Virus that causes AIDS. Takes from 1 to 6 months
for blood to test positive for antibodies after virus enters the body.
Immunization Method to produce immunity (protection from infection) using vaccines
Infection Condition resulting from presence and multiplication of microorganisms in the
body. Not all show signs of symptoms but it is still transmittable
Infection control Practices and strategies that aim to minimize the risk of spreading
infections, prevents client to client, client to tattooist, and tattooist to client spreading.
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Bacterial Spores Some microorganisms are able to survive in very harsh conditions by
enveloping themselves with this thick wall. They make bacteria highly resistant to killing. If they
are introduced to the body where conditions become more favorable—when there's more water
or more food available—the bacteria "come to life" again, transforming from a spore back to a
vegetative cell that can cause serious infection. They can be destroyed by sterilization only
Blood borne infections Infections caused by viruses found in the blood such as hepatitis B
virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Body Fluids Fluids normally present in the body such as blood, mucous, sweat, oil, saliva,
urine, ooze from a festering sore, or tears. They may contain infectious organisms.
Cleaning Refers to the process of removing blood, other body fluids, organic material,
tissue, and dirt from the surface of an object by scrubbing with a brush, detergent and water. It
greatly reduces the number of microorganisms (including bacterial endospores) on items and is a
crucial step in processing. If items haven't first been cleaned, further processing might not be
effective.
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Solutions
Contamination A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes soiled with
microorganisms
Cross-contamination The transfer of microorganisms from one surface to another or from
something contaminated to something clean or sterile
Detergent A substance that enhances the cleaning action of water (preferably warm/hot) or
another liquid.
Disinfectant A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but does not necessarily kill
all microbial forms on inanimate objects
Disinfection A process that destroys or kills some, but not all, disease-producing
microorganism on an object or surface. (Does not kill spores)
Gloves Protective equipment that must be worn to protect against exposure to blood and
other potentially infectious materials. Disposable gloves are single use that are disposed after
each use. Most popular are made from latex, but hypo-allergenic gloves, glove liners, powder
less gloves, or other alternatives are available for those allergic,
, Tattoo License Test NYC Questions With
Solutions
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Infection of the liver, can cause a life long infection, cirrhosis
(scarring), cancer, liver failure, death. Takes 6 weeks to 6 months to produce infection when the
virus enters the body
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Infection of liver cells, 6 weeks to 6 months to produce infection
once virus is present, found in the blood of person with disease. Spread by contact with blood of
infected person.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Virus that causes AIDS. Takes from 1 to 6 months
for blood to test positive for antibodies after virus enters the body.
Immunization Method to produce immunity (protection from infection) using vaccines
Infection Condition resulting from presence and multiplication of microorganisms in the
body. Not all show signs of symptoms but it is still transmittable
Infection control Practices and strategies that aim to minimize the risk of spreading
infections, prevents client to client, client to tattooist, and tattooist to client spreading.
