TATTOO LICENSE TEST NYC QUESTIONS WITH
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - Accurate answers The last stage of infection
caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which most often results in severe damage to the
body's immunse system
Applicator - Accurate answers A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula or similar
devices
Antiseptic - Accurate answers A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms on skin or
tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally preventing infection
Autoclave - Accurate answers Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant instruments
Bacteria - Accurate answers Microscopic organisms that are too small to be visible to the naked
eye. They are capable of causing infection when a person is exposed to them under certain
circumstances, such as through abraded skin (eg. staphylococci, streptococci)
Bacterial Spores - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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.
Contamination - Accurate answers A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes soiled with
microorganisms
Cross-contamination - Accurate answers The transfer of microorganisms from one surface to
another or from something contaminated to something clean or sterile
Detergent - Accurate answers A substance that enhances the cleaning action of water (preferably
warm/hot) or another liquid.
, Disinfectant - Accurate answers A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but does not
necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate objects
Disinfection - Accurate answers A process that destroys or kills some, but not all, disease-
producing microorganism on an object or surface. (Does not kill spores)
Gloves - Accurate answers 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,
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - Accurate answers 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) - Accurate answers 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) - Accurate answers Virus that causes AIDS. Takes from 1 to 6
months for blood to test positive for antibodies after virus enters the body.
Immunization - Accurate answers Method to produce immunity (protection from infection) using
vaccines
Infection - Accurate answers Condition resulting from presence and multiplication of
microorganisms in the body. Not all show signs of symptoms but it is still transmittable
Infection control - Accurate answers Practices and strategies that aim to minimize the risk of
spreading infections, prevents client to client, client to tattooist, and tattooist to client spreading.
Infectious waste - Accurate answers Includes human waste, animal waste, and objects and
materials contaminated with blood or bodily fluids with disease causing microorganisms or viruses.
Items saturated in blood, needles and syringes and other shapes should be handled with precaution
Instrument - Accurate answers Tool used to perform a specific function (ie needle) usually made
from stainless steel to withstand heat during sterilization
Latex - Accurate answers Natural rubber made from sap of tree, (gloves made from)
Latex Allergy - Accurate answers Reaction to protein in sap of tree.
Microorganism - Accurate answers Aka a germ, bacteria, virus, or fungus
Mucous membrane - Accurate answers Sheets of tissue that line various openings of the body such
as the mouth, nose, eyes, or genitals
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - Accurate answers The last stage of infection
caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which most often results in severe damage to the
body's immunse system
Applicator - Accurate answers A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula or similar
devices
Antiseptic - Accurate answers A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms on skin or
tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally preventing infection
Autoclave - Accurate answers Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant instruments
Bacteria - Accurate answers Microscopic organisms that are too small to be visible to the naked
eye. They are capable of causing infection when a person is exposed to them under certain
circumstances, such as through abraded skin (eg. staphylococci, streptococci)
Bacterial Spores - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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.
Contamination - Accurate answers A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes soiled with
microorganisms
Cross-contamination - Accurate answers The transfer of microorganisms from one surface to
another or from something contaminated to something clean or sterile
Detergent - Accurate answers A substance that enhances the cleaning action of water (preferably
warm/hot) or another liquid.
, Disinfectant - Accurate answers A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but does not
necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate objects
Disinfection - Accurate answers A process that destroys or kills some, but not all, disease-
producing microorganism on an object or surface. (Does not kill spores)
Gloves - Accurate answers 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,
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - Accurate answers 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) - Accurate answers 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) - Accurate answers Virus that causes AIDS. Takes from 1 to 6
months for blood to test positive for antibodies after virus enters the body.
Immunization - Accurate answers Method to produce immunity (protection from infection) using
vaccines
Infection - Accurate answers Condition resulting from presence and multiplication of
microorganisms in the body. Not all show signs of symptoms but it is still transmittable
Infection control - Accurate answers Practices and strategies that aim to minimize the risk of
spreading infections, prevents client to client, client to tattooist, and tattooist to client spreading.
Infectious waste - Accurate answers Includes human waste, animal waste, and objects and
materials contaminated with blood or bodily fluids with disease causing microorganisms or viruses.
Items saturated in blood, needles and syringes and other shapes should be handled with precaution
Instrument - Accurate answers Tool used to perform a specific function (ie needle) usually made
from stainless steel to withstand heat during sterilization
Latex - Accurate answers Natural rubber made from sap of tree, (gloves made from)
Latex Allergy - Accurate answers Reaction to protein in sap of tree.
Microorganism - Accurate answers Aka a germ, bacteria, virus, or fungus
Mucous membrane - Accurate answers Sheets of tissue that line various openings of the body such
as the mouth, nose, eyes, or genitals
