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OREGON TATTOO TEST PREP
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Is it legal to tattoo someone whose words are slurred and who smells
like alcohol if they tell you they haven't been drinking? Ans: No
True or false: If your license and continuing education requirements are
up to date, you can tattoo anywhere in Oregon you like, including private
residences. Ans: False
Should you treat every client as if they have a bloodborne illness? Ans:
Yes
Who does a pre-procedure release form protect? Ans: Both the tattooist
and the client
If you're completing a tattoo that was started at an earlier date with a
fully filled out release form, do you need your client to fill out a second
release? Ans: Yes
Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary to include on a release
form: Eczema, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or cancer? Ans: Cancer
Do tattooists need to inquire about their clients' use of topical
medications? Ans: Yes
Should you discuss risks and potential complications of a tattoo before or
after the service? Ans: Before
You can tattoo a client who looks under 18 as long as they have
____________________. Ans: Government issued ID
Hemophilia is a disorder of the ___________. Ans: Blood
Informed consent forms must be retained for how many years? Ans: 3
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What are the risks of tattooing a diabetic person? Ans: Increased risk of
fainting and/or infection
It is common for tattooists to wipe the skin with __________ prior to a
tattoo Ans: Green soap
What is the minimum number of pairs of gloves that should be used from
prep to clean-up during a tattoo service? Ans: Three
When changing colors during a service, you want to be sure to use
______________ water. Ans: Distilled
What do most tattooists use to lighten black ink to grey? Ans: Witch
hazel
Which colors should be tattooed first, light or dark? Ans: Dark
How many weeks should one wait before touching up a tattoo? Ans:
Three
What is the hardest color to cover up? Ans: Carbon black
In a tattoo service, you must use _________ soap. Ans: Liquid
Drawing directly on one's client is allowed so long as the pen used is
__________________. Ans: Disposed of after service
Do tattooists still face a higher risk of bloodborne infection than an office
worker even if they follow all the standard precautions of tattooing and
wear PPE? Ans: Yes
Which of the following is NOT a bloodborne disease: Hepatitis A, HIV,
ebola, or leukemia? Ans: Leukemia
If you only touch an unclean steel surface for a second, can you still get a
bloodborne disease? Ans: Yes
There is an effective vaccine for ______________, which all tattooists
are required to either receive or present a waiver for. Ans: Hepatitis B
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How long can some bloodborne pathogens survive for in dried blood?
Ans: Over a week
Would you know for certain if you had been infected with a bloodborne
illness? Ans: No
Is it possible for someone with Hepatitis B to be completely
asymptomatic? Ans: Yes
Which is strongest?
a) Hospital grade disinfectant
b) Tuberculocidal disinfectant
c) Organic Grade disinfectant Ans: b) Tuberculocidal disinfectant
Is a chemical integrator strip an accurate measure of spore activity in an
autoclave? Ans: No
How often do tattoo artists have to take bloodborne pathogen training
courses? Ans: Annually
Can you wear rings beneath your gloves during a tattoo service? Ans:
No
How should one dispose of potentially contaminated NON-SHARP client
related tattoo trash? Ans: Enclosed in a glove or bag and then disposed
of in a covered trash can
Is it necessary to use antibacterial soap? Ans: No
Is bar soap an acceptable substitute for liquid soap? Ans: No
Who is likely to be punished if the HLO inspects a tattoo shop and finds
the common area to be in violation of health and safety standards? Ans:
All licensed tattooists
What does a steam sterilization integrator test for? Ans: Heat, pressure
and time
OREGON TATTOO TEST PREP
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Is it legal to tattoo someone whose words are slurred and who smells
like alcohol if they tell you they haven't been drinking? Ans: No
True or false: If your license and continuing education requirements are
up to date, you can tattoo anywhere in Oregon you like, including private
residences. Ans: False
Should you treat every client as if they have a bloodborne illness? Ans:
Yes
Who does a pre-procedure release form protect? Ans: Both the tattooist
and the client
If you're completing a tattoo that was started at an earlier date with a
fully filled out release form, do you need your client to fill out a second
release? Ans: Yes
Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary to include on a release
form: Eczema, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or cancer? Ans: Cancer
Do tattooists need to inquire about their clients' use of topical
medications? Ans: Yes
Should you discuss risks and potential complications of a tattoo before or
after the service? Ans: Before
You can tattoo a client who looks under 18 as long as they have
____________________. Ans: Government issued ID
Hemophilia is a disorder of the ___________. Ans: Blood
Informed consent forms must be retained for how many years? Ans: 3
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What are the risks of tattooing a diabetic person? Ans: Increased risk of
fainting and/or infection
It is common for tattooists to wipe the skin with __________ prior to a
tattoo Ans: Green soap
What is the minimum number of pairs of gloves that should be used from
prep to clean-up during a tattoo service? Ans: Three
When changing colors during a service, you want to be sure to use
______________ water. Ans: Distilled
What do most tattooists use to lighten black ink to grey? Ans: Witch
hazel
Which colors should be tattooed first, light or dark? Ans: Dark
How many weeks should one wait before touching up a tattoo? Ans:
Three
What is the hardest color to cover up? Ans: Carbon black
In a tattoo service, you must use _________ soap. Ans: Liquid
Drawing directly on one's client is allowed so long as the pen used is
__________________. Ans: Disposed of after service
Do tattooists still face a higher risk of bloodborne infection than an office
worker even if they follow all the standard precautions of tattooing and
wear PPE? Ans: Yes
Which of the following is NOT a bloodborne disease: Hepatitis A, HIV,
ebola, or leukemia? Ans: Leukemia
If you only touch an unclean steel surface for a second, can you still get a
bloodborne disease? Ans: Yes
There is an effective vaccine for ______________, which all tattooists
are required to either receive or present a waiver for. Ans: Hepatitis B
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How long can some bloodborne pathogens survive for in dried blood?
Ans: Over a week
Would you know for certain if you had been infected with a bloodborne
illness? Ans: No
Is it possible for someone with Hepatitis B to be completely
asymptomatic? Ans: Yes
Which is strongest?
a) Hospital grade disinfectant
b) Tuberculocidal disinfectant
c) Organic Grade disinfectant Ans: b) Tuberculocidal disinfectant
Is a chemical integrator strip an accurate measure of spore activity in an
autoclave? Ans: No
How often do tattoo artists have to take bloodborne pathogen training
courses? Ans: Annually
Can you wear rings beneath your gloves during a tattoo service? Ans:
No
How should one dispose of potentially contaminated NON-SHARP client
related tattoo trash? Ans: Enclosed in a glove or bag and then disposed
of in a covered trash can
Is it necessary to use antibacterial soap? Ans: No
Is bar soap an acceptable substitute for liquid soap? Ans: No
Who is likely to be punished if the HLO inspects a tattoo shop and finds
the common area to be in violation of health and safety standards? Ans:
All licensed tattooists
What does a steam sterilization integrator test for? Ans: Heat, pressure
and time
