MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
Tattoo Safety and Infection Control
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Licensed tattoo facility - CORRECT ANSWER - A facility where tattoo services are
provided and licensed tattoo artists are responsible for disinfecting all surfaces with high-level
disinfectant solution.
High-level disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER - A disinfectant solution used to disinfect
all surfaces in a tattoo facility, registered with the EPA and labeled as 'Tuberculocidal'.
Bleach wipes - CORRECT ANSWER - General cleaners that are NOT considered high-
level disinfectants and should not be used for wiping down surfaces in a tattoo studio.
Disinfectants registered with the EPA - CORRECT ANSWER - Disinfectants that are
registered with the EPA and labeled as 'Tuberculocidal' should be used in a licensed tattoo
facility.
Proper storage of chemicals - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemicals should be stored in
closed containers with the name on the labels when not in use.
Handling instruments - CORRECT ANSWER - When handling instruments that came in
contact with the client's skin, the licensed artist should immediately apply gloves.
Use of towels and linen - CORRECT ANSWER - Towels and linen should be washed in
high-level bleach and a hot dryer in between every client.
Single-use tattoo needles - CORRECT ANSWER - Single-use tattoo needles should NOT
be re-used, even if properly sterilized and put back into Tyvek wrapping.
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Disposable paper products - CORRECT ANSWER - Disposable paper products, such as
disposable towels, should be used for each client.
Disposable gloves - CORRECT ANSWER - Gloves should always be disposable and
single-use for each client.
Water in a licensed facility - CORRECT ANSWER - Sinks with hot and cold running
water must be provided in a licensed facility for all working licensed tattoo artists.
Bathroom facilities - CORRECT ANSWER - Bathroom facilities in a tattoo facility must
be clean and in good working conditions.
Disposal of waste - CORRECT ANSWER - After a tattoo is completed, all waste should
be disposed of in a covered container with a garbage liner in the service area.
Waste containing blood - CORRECT ANSWER - Waste containing blood or other
potentially infectious materials should be enclosed in a glove and disposed of in a proper,
uncovered container with another waste liner.
Trash/waste from cleanup - CORRECT ANSWER - Trash/waste from cleanup and body
fluids should be double bagged immediately upon completing a tattoo service.
Sharp objects - CORRECT ANSWER - Sharp objects that have come in contact with
blood or body fluids should be placed into a sharps container labeled with a biohazard sticker.
Animals in a tattoo facility - CORRECT ANSWER - Animals are NEVER allowed in a
tattoo facility, as it is a clean sterile environment and poses a health hazard.
Non-poisonous reptiles - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-poisonous reptiles are NOT
allowed to be kept in a licensed tattoo facility.
Tattoo Safety and Infection Control
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Licensed tattoo facility - CORRECT ANSWER - A facility where tattoo services are
provided and licensed tattoo artists are responsible for disinfecting all surfaces with high-level
disinfectant solution.
High-level disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER - A disinfectant solution used to disinfect
all surfaces in a tattoo facility, registered with the EPA and labeled as 'Tuberculocidal'.
Bleach wipes - CORRECT ANSWER - General cleaners that are NOT considered high-
level disinfectants and should not be used for wiping down surfaces in a tattoo studio.
Disinfectants registered with the EPA - CORRECT ANSWER - Disinfectants that are
registered with the EPA and labeled as 'Tuberculocidal' should be used in a licensed tattoo
facility.
Proper storage of chemicals - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemicals should be stored in
closed containers with the name on the labels when not in use.
Handling instruments - CORRECT ANSWER - When handling instruments that came in
contact with the client's skin, the licensed artist should immediately apply gloves.
Use of towels and linen - CORRECT ANSWER - Towels and linen should be washed in
high-level bleach and a hot dryer in between every client.
Single-use tattoo needles - CORRECT ANSWER - Single-use tattoo needles should NOT
be re-used, even if properly sterilized and put back into Tyvek wrapping.
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Disposable paper products - CORRECT ANSWER - Disposable paper products, such as
disposable towels, should be used for each client.
Disposable gloves - CORRECT ANSWER - Gloves should always be disposable and
single-use for each client.
Water in a licensed facility - CORRECT ANSWER - Sinks with hot and cold running
water must be provided in a licensed facility for all working licensed tattoo artists.
Bathroom facilities - CORRECT ANSWER - Bathroom facilities in a tattoo facility must
be clean and in good working conditions.
Disposal of waste - CORRECT ANSWER - After a tattoo is completed, all waste should
be disposed of in a covered container with a garbage liner in the service area.
Waste containing blood - CORRECT ANSWER - Waste containing blood or other
potentially infectious materials should be enclosed in a glove and disposed of in a proper,
uncovered container with another waste liner.
Trash/waste from cleanup - CORRECT ANSWER - Trash/waste from cleanup and body
fluids should be double bagged immediately upon completing a tattoo service.
Sharp objects - CORRECT ANSWER - Sharp objects that have come in contact with
blood or body fluids should be placed into a sharps container labeled with a biohazard sticker.
Animals in a tattoo facility - CORRECT ANSWER - Animals are NEVER allowed in a
tattoo facility, as it is a clean sterile environment and poses a health hazard.
Non-poisonous reptiles - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-poisonous reptiles are NOT
allowed to be kept in a licensed tattoo facility.
