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OREGON TATTOO LICENSE PREP TEST
– VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | LATEST
OFFICIAL 2025 EDITION
Below are 100 state-specific multiple-choice questions designed for the 2025 Oregon Tattoo
License Exam, focusing on sanitation, bloodborne pathogens, client safety, and Oregon health
regulations. Each question includes four answer choices, one correct answer, and a detailed
rationale based on Oregon Health Licensing Office (HLO) standards and OSHA guidelines.
Sanitation
1. What should you use to clean the skin during a tattoo procedure in Oregon?
A. Madacide
B. Antiseptic
C. Green soap
D. Alcohol
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Green soap is the recommended agent for cleaning the skin during a tattoo
procedure in Oregon, as it is effective and safe for skin preparation. Madacide is a surface
disinfectant, alcohol can dry the skin, and antiseptics are not specified for this purpose.
2. What does "clean" mean in the context of Oregon tattoo regulations?
A. An area washed with soap and water
B. Single-use equipment
C. Absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, or other appropriate methods rendering
a sanitary condition
D. Someone free of disease or sober for more than 90 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oregon defines "clean" as the absence of soil and dirt achieved through
washing, sweeping, or other methods to ensure a sanitary condition, per OAR 331-915-
0000. Other options do not align with this definition.
3. What is the definition of a "facility" under Oregon tattoo regulations?
A. The Oregon Health Licensing Office
B. The entire building where services are performed
C. An establishment where a licensee performs tattooing or other body art services
D. A licensed tattoo artist’s personal workstation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A facility is defined as the establishment where tattooing or other body art
services are performed, per OAR 331-915-0000. This excludes the entire building or
HLO office.
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4. What is the most important procedure for preventing infections, including HIV, in a
tattoo studio?
A. Accurate aftercare instructions
B. Signed client waivers
C. Single-use tubes and needles
D. Good hand-washing after glove removal and between clients
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good hand-washing after glove removal and between clients is the most
critical procedure for preventing infections, including HIV, as it reduces cross-
contamination risks, per OAR 331-915-0075.
5. What should you do if you notice a tear in your gloves during a tattoo procedure?
A. Take gloves off, put new gloves on
B. Take gloves off, use hand sanitizer, put new gloves on
C. Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
D. Continue working if the skin is not broken
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If a glove tears, you must remove it, wash hands thoroughly, and put on new
gloves to prevent contamination, per OAR 331-915-0075. Sanitizer alone is insufficient,
and continuing work risks infection.
6. Which sinks do not qualify as a water source for a tattoo facility in Oregon?
A. Employee hand-washing sinks
B. Bathroom sinks
C. Sinks with less than 30 lbs of pressure
D. Sinks with more than 30 lbs of pressure
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bathroom sinks do not qualify as a water source for tattoo facilities, as they
are not designated for procedural use, per Oregon regulations. Other sinks must meet
specific pressure and purpose requirements.
7. How often must surfaces in a tattoo studio be sanitized between clients?
A. Once daily
B. After every client
C. Weekly
D. Only if visibly soiled
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfaces must be sanitized between each client to prevent cross-
contamination, as required by Oregon health regulations and OSHA standards.
8. What must be used to dilute inks, dyes, and pigments in a tattoo procedure?
A. Tap water
B. Sterile or distilled water
C. Saline solution
D. Alcohol-based solution
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterile or distilled water must be used to dilute inks, dyes, and pigments to
ensure a sterile environment, per OAR 331-915-0070. Other options risk contamination.
9. What is required for sterilizing reusable tattoo equipment in Oregon?
A. Boiling in water
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B. Use of an autoclave
C. Soaking in disinfectant
D. Wiping with alcohol
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An autoclave is required for sterilizing reusable tattoo equipment, such as
grips and machines, to eliminate all microbial life, per OAR 331-915-0070 and OSHA
guidelines.
10. What type of gloves must be used during a tattoo procedure in Oregon?
A. Reusable latex gloves
B. Disposable nitrile gloves
C. Cloth gloves
D. Vinyl gloves
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disposable nitrile gloves are required for tattoo procedures to prevent cross-
contamination and ensure client safety, per OAR 331-915-0075. Other glove types are
not compliant.
11. What must be done with bottles used for rinsing tattoos between clients?
A. Refilled with tap water
B. Sterilized or disinfected
C. Stored in a refrigerator
D. Wiped with a dry cloth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bottles used for rinsing tattoos must be sterilized or disinfected between
clients to prevent contamination, per OAR 331-915-0070.
12. What is prohibited for use as a hand sanitizer in Oregon tattoo facilities?
A. Alcohol-based sanitizer
B. Antibacterial hand sanitizer
C. Soap and water
D. Chlorhexidine solution
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibacterial hand sanitizer is prohibited before and after tattoo services;
hand washing with soap and water is required, per OAR 331-915-0075.
13. How should single-use disposable paper products be handled in a tattoo facility?
A. Reused if not soiled
B. Disposed of after each client
C. Stored for future use
D. Washed and sanitized
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Single-use disposable paper products, like towels, must be disposed of after
each client to prevent cross-contamination, per OAR 331-915-0070.
14. What is the minimum number of disposable gloves required per tattoo procedure?
A. One pair
B. Two pairs
C. Three pairs
D. None, if hands are washed
Correct Answer: A
OREGON TATTOO LICENSE PREP TEST
– VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | LATEST
OFFICIAL 2025 EDITION
Below are 100 state-specific multiple-choice questions designed for the 2025 Oregon Tattoo
License Exam, focusing on sanitation, bloodborne pathogens, client safety, and Oregon health
regulations. Each question includes four answer choices, one correct answer, and a detailed
rationale based on Oregon Health Licensing Office (HLO) standards and OSHA guidelines.
Sanitation
1. What should you use to clean the skin during a tattoo procedure in Oregon?
A. Madacide
B. Antiseptic
C. Green soap
D. Alcohol
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Green soap is the recommended agent for cleaning the skin during a tattoo
procedure in Oregon, as it is effective and safe for skin preparation. Madacide is a surface
disinfectant, alcohol can dry the skin, and antiseptics are not specified for this purpose.
2. What does "clean" mean in the context of Oregon tattoo regulations?
A. An area washed with soap and water
B. Single-use equipment
C. Absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, or other appropriate methods rendering
a sanitary condition
D. Someone free of disease or sober for more than 90 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oregon defines "clean" as the absence of soil and dirt achieved through
washing, sweeping, or other methods to ensure a sanitary condition, per OAR 331-915-
0000. Other options do not align with this definition.
3. What is the definition of a "facility" under Oregon tattoo regulations?
A. The Oregon Health Licensing Office
B. The entire building where services are performed
C. An establishment where a licensee performs tattooing or other body art services
D. A licensed tattoo artist’s personal workstation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A facility is defined as the establishment where tattooing or other body art
services are performed, per OAR 331-915-0000. This excludes the entire building or
HLO office.
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4. What is the most important procedure for preventing infections, including HIV, in a
tattoo studio?
A. Accurate aftercare instructions
B. Signed client waivers
C. Single-use tubes and needles
D. Good hand-washing after glove removal and between clients
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good hand-washing after glove removal and between clients is the most
critical procedure for preventing infections, including HIV, as it reduces cross-
contamination risks, per OAR 331-915-0075.
5. What should you do if you notice a tear in your gloves during a tattoo procedure?
A. Take gloves off, put new gloves on
B. Take gloves off, use hand sanitizer, put new gloves on
C. Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
D. Continue working if the skin is not broken
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If a glove tears, you must remove it, wash hands thoroughly, and put on new
gloves to prevent contamination, per OAR 331-915-0075. Sanitizer alone is insufficient,
and continuing work risks infection.
6. Which sinks do not qualify as a water source for a tattoo facility in Oregon?
A. Employee hand-washing sinks
B. Bathroom sinks
C. Sinks with less than 30 lbs of pressure
D. Sinks with more than 30 lbs of pressure
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bathroom sinks do not qualify as a water source for tattoo facilities, as they
are not designated for procedural use, per Oregon regulations. Other sinks must meet
specific pressure and purpose requirements.
7. How often must surfaces in a tattoo studio be sanitized between clients?
A. Once daily
B. After every client
C. Weekly
D. Only if visibly soiled
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfaces must be sanitized between each client to prevent cross-
contamination, as required by Oregon health regulations and OSHA standards.
8. What must be used to dilute inks, dyes, and pigments in a tattoo procedure?
A. Tap water
B. Sterile or distilled water
C. Saline solution
D. Alcohol-based solution
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterile or distilled water must be used to dilute inks, dyes, and pigments to
ensure a sterile environment, per OAR 331-915-0070. Other options risk contamination.
9. What is required for sterilizing reusable tattoo equipment in Oregon?
A. Boiling in water
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B. Use of an autoclave
C. Soaking in disinfectant
D. Wiping with alcohol
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An autoclave is required for sterilizing reusable tattoo equipment, such as
grips and machines, to eliminate all microbial life, per OAR 331-915-0070 and OSHA
guidelines.
10. What type of gloves must be used during a tattoo procedure in Oregon?
A. Reusable latex gloves
B. Disposable nitrile gloves
C. Cloth gloves
D. Vinyl gloves
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disposable nitrile gloves are required for tattoo procedures to prevent cross-
contamination and ensure client safety, per OAR 331-915-0075. Other glove types are
not compliant.
11. What must be done with bottles used for rinsing tattoos between clients?
A. Refilled with tap water
B. Sterilized or disinfected
C. Stored in a refrigerator
D. Wiped with a dry cloth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bottles used for rinsing tattoos must be sterilized or disinfected between
clients to prevent contamination, per OAR 331-915-0070.
12. What is prohibited for use as a hand sanitizer in Oregon tattoo facilities?
A. Alcohol-based sanitizer
B. Antibacterial hand sanitizer
C. Soap and water
D. Chlorhexidine solution
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibacterial hand sanitizer is prohibited before and after tattoo services;
hand washing with soap and water is required, per OAR 331-915-0075.
13. How should single-use disposable paper products be handled in a tattoo facility?
A. Reused if not soiled
B. Disposed of after each client
C. Stored for future use
D. Washed and sanitized
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Single-use disposable paper products, like towels, must be disposed of after
each client to prevent cross-contamination, per OAR 331-915-0070.
14. What is the minimum number of disposable gloves required per tattoo procedure?
A. One pair
B. Two pairs
C. Three pairs
D. None, if hands are washed
Correct Answer: A
