TATTOO MEDICAL ISSUES JB3
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Body fluids can carry contagious diseases such as... - CORRECT ANSWER - Hepatitis
and HIV
Sterilization is defines as? - CORRECT ANSWER - the use of a physical or chemical
procedure to destroy all microbial life, including large numbers of highly resistant bacterial
endospores.
Cite two methods of sterilization acceptable for our work. - CORRECT ANSWER - An
autoclave and a dry heat sterilizer.
What is an autoclave? - CORRECT ANSWER - A sterilizer using steam under pressure at
about 260 degrees F at 15 lb. Psi.
A Dry Heat Sterilizer works how? - CORRECT ANSWER - By reaching a certain
temperature (340 F) and staying at that temperature for an hour or more.
Where are sterilizers purchased? - CORRECT ANSWER - They are sold by electrologist,
permanent cosmetic and tattoo suppliers.
Before sterilizing what should you do to your tools? - CORRECT ANSWER - Use an
ultrasonic cleaner to free particles and Clean your tools thoroughly with soap and water and little
scrub brushes.
What does an ultrasonic cleaner do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ultrasonic cleaners use
acoustical vibrations at high frequencies through a liquid medium to dislodge debris through a
process called cavitation.
, What is Cavitation? - CORRECT ANSWER - The process in which bubbles adhere to the
surface of an instrument where they implode, causing foreign mater to be totally dislodged from
surfaces, pores, tight joints and places that cannot be reached by soaking and scrubbing.
What is a biologic indicator? - CORRECT ANSWER - Also known as Spore Strips used
to test your autoclave. These are Biologic indicators that guarantee sterility has been achieved
and indicate your sterilizer is working properly.
How often should you Spore Test - CORRECT ANSWER - At least once per month.
What are some common allergens that may effect tattoo procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Latex Allergy, Metals (especially Nickel)
Medical issues that should be analyzed include? - CORRECT ANSWER - Diabetes, Heart
Palpitations, Viral Hepatitis, Seziures, Prescription Drugs
What are some prescription drugs to look out for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Blood
thinners, Clotters, blood pressure medications and accutane
What should be done when a client has Hepatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER - If you chose
to work on a client with Hepatitis practice your usual level of Universal Precautions. These
precautions are designed to protect you from such exposures.
What are some precautions you should take if a client has a history of seizures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Predisposed individuals are susceptible to seizure when encountering painful
or stressful situations. It is best to have someone present who knows the client and how to deal
with the type of seizures they may have.
Clients with mitral valve prolapse, artificial heart valves or artificial joints are often placed on
antibiotics during dental procedures, should it be the same for tattoo procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes, but if in doubt, call your clients physician and ask what they might like
to do in this situation.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Body fluids can carry contagious diseases such as... - CORRECT ANSWER - Hepatitis
and HIV
Sterilization is defines as? - CORRECT ANSWER - the use of a physical or chemical
procedure to destroy all microbial life, including large numbers of highly resistant bacterial
endospores.
Cite two methods of sterilization acceptable for our work. - CORRECT ANSWER - An
autoclave and a dry heat sterilizer.
What is an autoclave? - CORRECT ANSWER - A sterilizer using steam under pressure at
about 260 degrees F at 15 lb. Psi.
A Dry Heat Sterilizer works how? - CORRECT ANSWER - By reaching a certain
temperature (340 F) and staying at that temperature for an hour or more.
Where are sterilizers purchased? - CORRECT ANSWER - They are sold by electrologist,
permanent cosmetic and tattoo suppliers.
Before sterilizing what should you do to your tools? - CORRECT ANSWER - Use an
ultrasonic cleaner to free particles and Clean your tools thoroughly with soap and water and little
scrub brushes.
What does an ultrasonic cleaner do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ultrasonic cleaners use
acoustical vibrations at high frequencies through a liquid medium to dislodge debris through a
process called cavitation.
, What is Cavitation? - CORRECT ANSWER - The process in which bubbles adhere to the
surface of an instrument where they implode, causing foreign mater to be totally dislodged from
surfaces, pores, tight joints and places that cannot be reached by soaking and scrubbing.
What is a biologic indicator? - CORRECT ANSWER - Also known as Spore Strips used
to test your autoclave. These are Biologic indicators that guarantee sterility has been achieved
and indicate your sterilizer is working properly.
How often should you Spore Test - CORRECT ANSWER - At least once per month.
What are some common allergens that may effect tattoo procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Latex Allergy, Metals (especially Nickel)
Medical issues that should be analyzed include? - CORRECT ANSWER - Diabetes, Heart
Palpitations, Viral Hepatitis, Seziures, Prescription Drugs
What are some prescription drugs to look out for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Blood
thinners, Clotters, blood pressure medications and accutane
What should be done when a client has Hepatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER - If you chose
to work on a client with Hepatitis practice your usual level of Universal Precautions. These
precautions are designed to protect you from such exposures.
What are some precautions you should take if a client has a history of seizures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Predisposed individuals are susceptible to seizure when encountering painful
or stressful situations. It is best to have someone present who knows the client and how to deal
with the type of seizures they may have.
Clients with mitral valve prolapse, artificial heart valves or artificial joints are often placed on
antibiotics during dental procedures, should it be the same for tattoo procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes, but if in doubt, call your clients physician and ask what they might like
to do in this situation.
