SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL
TEST (TATTOO)
True or False: When services are being provided in a licensed tattoo facility the licensed
tattoo artist is also responsible for disinfecting all surfaces where services are
preformed with high level disinfectant solution at the appropriate strength, and is easily
available for use throughout the open hours. - Correct Answers -True
True or False: Bleach wipes and other general cleaners are considered high level
disinfectants and can be used for wiping down surfaces in a tattoo studio. - Correct
Answers -False
When looking for a high level cleaner the licensed artist should look for disinfectants
that are registered with the EPA labeled - Correct Answers -tuberculocidal
How should chemicals be stored when not in use? - Correct Answers -In closed
containers with the name on the labels
When handling any instruments that came in contact with the clients skin licensed artist
should always do what first: - Correct Answers -apply gloves
True or false: you can tattoo an intoxicated person - Correct Answers -false
True or false: It is prohibited by the OHL to tattoo a person who wants a tattoo on their
lower arm but has a scaly rash on their shoulder - Correct Answers -false
True or false: it is appropriate by OHL standards to tattoo a person who appears
intoxicated as long as they are given proper fluids and a little food to sober up first -
Correct Answers -false
What is a steam integrator strip? - Correct Answers -it is a test strip placed in the
autoclave to show proper sterilization was successful in that particular load
A chemical agent which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity and is registered with
the EPA is referred to as - Correct Answers -a high level disinfectant
, True or False: The use of towels and linen are appropriate so long as they are washed
in high level bleach and hot dryer between each client - Correct Answers -false
True or False: Single use tattoo needles can be reused if properly sterilized and put
back into Tyvek Wrapping with the date on it. - Correct Answers -False
What type of paper product is appropriate for each client? - Correct Answers -
disposable
True or False: Gloves should always be disposable and single use for each client -
Correct Answers -true
What type of water must be provided in a licensed facility that is an unrestricted area,
easily accessible, and seperate from restrooms - Correct Answers -sinks with hot and
cold running water
Bathroom facilities must be at all times: - Correct Answers -clean and in good working
condition
After a tattoo is completed, the licensed artist should do what with waste? - Correct
Answers -Dispose of all waste in a covered container with a garbage liner in the service
area
True or False: Any waste containing blood or OPIM should be enclosed in only a glove
and disposed of in a proper, uncovered container with another waste liner. - Correct
Answers -False
How many times should trash/waste from cleanup and bodily fluids are present be
bagged? - Correct Answers -double bagged
Where should most sharp objects that have come in contact with blood or other bodily
fluids be placed? - Correct Answers -A sharps container labeled with a biohazard sticker
When are clients allowed to bring animals into a tattoo facility? - Correct Answers -
When they are certified service animals
True or False: Non-poisonous reptiles are allowed to be kept in a suitable environment
in a licensed tattoo facility - Correct Answers -true
True or False: There must be green bio bags and yellow biohazard labels readily
accessible in a licensed tattoo facility. - Correct Answers -False
True or False: The clients date of birth must be included on their client form - Correct
Answers -true
TEST (TATTOO)
True or False: When services are being provided in a licensed tattoo facility the licensed
tattoo artist is also responsible for disinfecting all surfaces where services are
preformed with high level disinfectant solution at the appropriate strength, and is easily
available for use throughout the open hours. - Correct Answers -True
True or False: Bleach wipes and other general cleaners are considered high level
disinfectants and can be used for wiping down surfaces in a tattoo studio. - Correct
Answers -False
When looking for a high level cleaner the licensed artist should look for disinfectants
that are registered with the EPA labeled - Correct Answers -tuberculocidal
How should chemicals be stored when not in use? - Correct Answers -In closed
containers with the name on the labels
When handling any instruments that came in contact with the clients skin licensed artist
should always do what first: - Correct Answers -apply gloves
True or false: you can tattoo an intoxicated person - Correct Answers -false
True or false: It is prohibited by the OHL to tattoo a person who wants a tattoo on their
lower arm but has a scaly rash on their shoulder - Correct Answers -false
True or false: it is appropriate by OHL standards to tattoo a person who appears
intoxicated as long as they are given proper fluids and a little food to sober up first -
Correct Answers -false
What is a steam integrator strip? - Correct Answers -it is a test strip placed in the
autoclave to show proper sterilization was successful in that particular load
A chemical agent which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity and is registered with
the EPA is referred to as - Correct Answers -a high level disinfectant
, True or False: The use of towels and linen are appropriate so long as they are washed
in high level bleach and hot dryer between each client - Correct Answers -false
True or False: Single use tattoo needles can be reused if properly sterilized and put
back into Tyvek Wrapping with the date on it. - Correct Answers -False
What type of paper product is appropriate for each client? - Correct Answers -
disposable
True or False: Gloves should always be disposable and single use for each client -
Correct Answers -true
What type of water must be provided in a licensed facility that is an unrestricted area,
easily accessible, and seperate from restrooms - Correct Answers -sinks with hot and
cold running water
Bathroom facilities must be at all times: - Correct Answers -clean and in good working
condition
After a tattoo is completed, the licensed artist should do what with waste? - Correct
Answers -Dispose of all waste in a covered container with a garbage liner in the service
area
True or False: Any waste containing blood or OPIM should be enclosed in only a glove
and disposed of in a proper, uncovered container with another waste liner. - Correct
Answers -False
How many times should trash/waste from cleanup and bodily fluids are present be
bagged? - Correct Answers -double bagged
Where should most sharp objects that have come in contact with blood or other bodily
fluids be placed? - Correct Answers -A sharps container labeled with a biohazard sticker
When are clients allowed to bring animals into a tattoo facility? - Correct Answers -
When they are certified service animals
True or False: Non-poisonous reptiles are allowed to be kept in a suitable environment
in a licensed tattoo facility - Correct Answers -true
True or False: There must be green bio bags and yellow biohazard labels readily
accessible in a licensed tattoo facility. - Correct Answers -False
True or False: The clients date of birth must be included on their client form - Correct
Answers -true
