MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
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ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - A term referring to either single-use and reusable
spatula or similar devices
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER - A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits
microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally preventing infection
Autoclave - CORRECT ANSWER - Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant
instruments
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Infections caused by viruses found in the
blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)
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Body Fluids - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - A disinfected or sterile item or surface that
becomes soiled with microorganisms
Cross-contamination - CORRECT ANSWER - The transfer of microorganisms from one
surface to another or from something contaminated to something clean or sterile
Detergent - CORRECT ANSWER - A substance that enhances the cleaning action of
water (preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER - A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but
does not necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate objects
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER - A process that destroys or kills some, but not all,
disease-producing microorganism on an object or surface. (Does not kill spores)
Gloves - CORRECT ANSWER - 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Tattoo License Test NYC UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - A term referring to either single-use and reusable
spatula or similar devices
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER - A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits
microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally preventing infection
Autoclave - CORRECT ANSWER - Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant
instruments
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Infections caused by viruses found in the
blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)
, MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
Body Fluids - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - A disinfected or sterile item or surface that
becomes soiled with microorganisms
Cross-contamination - CORRECT ANSWER - The transfer of microorganisms from one
surface to another or from something contaminated to something clean or sterile
Detergent - CORRECT ANSWER - A substance that enhances the cleaning action of
water (preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER - A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but
does not necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate objects
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER - A process that destroys or kills some, but not all,
disease-producing microorganism on an object or surface. (Does not kill spores)
Gloves - CORRECT ANSWER - 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
