Tattoo Oregon Test Questions With
Outlined Answers 2026
\Q\.What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol - ANSWERS✔-antiseptic
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-
absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other appropriate method
rendering a sanitary condition
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-establishment in which licensee performs
electrolysis, performs electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination
thereof.
\Q\.What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide - ANSWERS✔-sterilization
\Q\.a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false - ANSWERS✔-true
\Q\.What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch - ANSWERS✔-Ringworm
\Q\.bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a procedure?
,true/false - ANSWERS✔-true
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-b) bathroom sinks
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-good hand-
washing after glove removal and between each client
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-c) Take gloves off, wash hands, put new
gloves on
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-a) Is pregnant
\Q\.What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
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. -
ANSWERS✔-c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible side
effects and restrictions
\Q\.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
. - ANSWERS✔-c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
\Q\.Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
Outlined Answers 2026
\Q\.What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol - ANSWERS✔-antiseptic
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-
absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other appropriate method
rendering a sanitary condition
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-establishment in which licensee performs
electrolysis, performs electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination
thereof.
\Q\.What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide - ANSWERS✔-sterilization
\Q\.a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false - ANSWERS✔-true
\Q\.What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch - ANSWERS✔-Ringworm
\Q\.bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a procedure?
,true/false - ANSWERS✔-true
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-b) bathroom sinks
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-good hand-
washing after glove removal and between each client
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-c) Take gloves off, wash hands, put new
gloves on
\Q\.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 - ANSWERS✔-a) Is pregnant
\Q\.What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
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. -
ANSWERS✔-c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible side
effects and restrictions
\Q\.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
. - ANSWERS✔-c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
\Q\.Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
