OREGON TATTOO | 248 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | UPDATED 2025
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol - (Correct Answer) - antiseptic
What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other appropriate method
rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90 days - (Correct Answer) -
absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other appropriate method
rendering a sanitary condition
What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis, permanent
coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a station to work from and
is considered place of employment - (Correct Answer) - establishment in which licensee
performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any
combination thereof.
What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including spores?
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a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide - (Correct Answer) - sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false - (Correct Answer) - true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch - (Correct Answer) - Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a procedure?
true/false - (Correct Answer) - true
What sinks do not qualify as a water source for the facility premises?
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) bathroom sinks
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What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections, including HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client - (Correct Answer) - good
hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on c) Take gloves off, wash
hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin - (Correct Answer) - c) Take gloves off, wash hands,
put new gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
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.
a) Is pregnant
b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use - (Correct Answer) - a) Is pregnant
What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
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b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible side effects and
restrictions
d) Possible reactions, side effects, and potential complications of the tattooing process. - (Correct
Answer) - c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible side
effects and restrictions
What are the approved sterilization modes for instruments used in the practice of permanent
color or tattoo artist services?
a) Madacide or alcohol
b) Ultrasonic or Alcohol
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
d) Single-use or ultrasonic
. - (Correct Answer) - c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap - (Correct Answer) - c) Madacide
What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal activity c) A chemical
that inhibits the growth of bacteria
ANSWERS) | UPDATED 2025
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol - (Correct Answer) - antiseptic
What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other appropriate method
rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90 days - (Correct Answer) -
absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other appropriate method
rendering a sanitary condition
What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis, permanent
coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a station to work from and
is considered place of employment - (Correct Answer) - establishment in which licensee
performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any
combination thereof.
What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including spores?
,[Type here]
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide - (Correct Answer) - sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false - (Correct Answer) - true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch - (Correct Answer) - Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a procedure?
true/false - (Correct Answer) - true
What sinks do not qualify as a water source for the facility premises?
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) bathroom sinks
,[Type here]
What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections, including HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client - (Correct Answer) - good
hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on c) Take gloves off, wash
hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin - (Correct Answer) - c) Take gloves off, wash hands,
put new gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use - (Correct Answer) - a) Is pregnant
What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
, [Type here]
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible side effects and
restrictions
d) Possible reactions, side effects, and potential complications of the tattooing process. - (Correct
Answer) - c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible side
effects and restrictions
What are the approved sterilization modes for instruments used in the practice of permanent
color or tattoo artist services?
a) Madacide or alcohol
b) Ultrasonic or Alcohol
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
d) Single-use or ultrasonic
. - (Correct Answer) - c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap - (Correct Answer) - c) Madacide
What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal activity c) A chemical
that inhibits the growth of bacteria
