OREGON TATTOO STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔prior to beginning the procedure a client's skin must be thoroughly cleaned with what
kind of chemical - ✔✔antiseptic
✔✔once a procedure is complete what must be used to clean the skin - ✔✔a single use
paper product saturated with an antiseptic solution
✔✔what must be used to cover the tattoo once the procedure is complete - ✔✔a clean
absorbent material or bandage intended to cover wounds to prevent spread of blood or
other potentially infectious materials
✔✔when can u tattoo a minor - ✔✔with physicians note for a medical procedure like
scar camo
✔✔when can u tattoo someone with signs of inebriation - ✔✔never
✔✔when can u tattoo someone with a sunburn - ✔✔if u are not tattooing the sunburned
area
✔✔if there is not physicians statement when can u tattoo a minor - ✔✔never
✔✔when can a tattoo artist remove a tattoo - ✔✔only if they are licensed in the
appropriate removal field
✔✔who is responsible for mainting the equipment in the facility - ✔✔anyone who uses it
✔✔how are chemicals to be stored - ✔✔in labeled and closed containers
✔✔what is required to be single use only - ✔✔paper products needles gloves and any
other single use only products
✔✔when can u use the restroom sink as the main hand washing sink - ✔✔never
✔✔when can u use towels and linens during a procedure - ✔✔never
✔✔how to dispose of waste after tattoo - ✔✔enclosed in bag then a covered container
with garbage liner after each client
✔✔when should service related waste be disposed of in common area such as the
lobby are waiting area? - ✔✔never
, ✔✔what sharp item doesn't have to be disposed of in the sharps container - ✔✔razor
blade in original blade cover
✔✔what requires biohazard label or red biohazard bag - ✔✔the waste receptical in the
service area that will be used to dispose of biohazard waste
✔✔animals permitted in the facility? - ✔✔service animals dish in aquarium or
nonposionus reptiles in terrarium
✔✔when can u use a stainless steel reusable tube on more than 1 client? - ✔✔when it's
been through the autoclave and stored properly
✔✔when can u use a disposable tube on more than one client? - ✔✔never
✔✔when should rinse bottles grips and clip cords be covered - ✔✔for every procedure
✔✔when can u use tapwater in rinsing bottles - ✔✔never
✔✔what can be used as a diluting agent for ink - ✔✔distilled or sterilized water
✔✔how should inks be stored - ✔✔in a closed cabinet or drawer
✔✔when is eye protection shields or masks required? - ✔✔when splattering is a
possibility
✔✔what must happen to all substances used during a procedure when it is complete? -
✔✔discarded to prevent cross contamination
✔✔in what instance can a licensee reuse a container or applicator used during a
procedure - ✔✔never
✔✔must use how many gloves for each step of the procedure - ✔✔1
✔✔how many total pairs of gloves are required for the procedure - ✔✔4
✔✔steps to hand washing - ✔✔warm running water then liquid soap using friction on all
surfaces of hands and wrists then rinse and dry with clean paper towel
✔✔when must u wash ur hands - ✔✔before and after every procedure
✔✔when can u use bar soap - ✔✔never
✔✔when do u use gloves during sterilization - ✔✔new gloves every step
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔prior to beginning the procedure a client's skin must be thoroughly cleaned with what
kind of chemical - ✔✔antiseptic
✔✔once a procedure is complete what must be used to clean the skin - ✔✔a single use
paper product saturated with an antiseptic solution
✔✔what must be used to cover the tattoo once the procedure is complete - ✔✔a clean
absorbent material or bandage intended to cover wounds to prevent spread of blood or
other potentially infectious materials
✔✔when can u tattoo a minor - ✔✔with physicians note for a medical procedure like
scar camo
✔✔when can u tattoo someone with signs of inebriation - ✔✔never
✔✔when can u tattoo someone with a sunburn - ✔✔if u are not tattooing the sunburned
area
✔✔if there is not physicians statement when can u tattoo a minor - ✔✔never
✔✔when can a tattoo artist remove a tattoo - ✔✔only if they are licensed in the
appropriate removal field
✔✔who is responsible for mainting the equipment in the facility - ✔✔anyone who uses it
✔✔how are chemicals to be stored - ✔✔in labeled and closed containers
✔✔what is required to be single use only - ✔✔paper products needles gloves and any
other single use only products
✔✔when can u use the restroom sink as the main hand washing sink - ✔✔never
✔✔when can u use towels and linens during a procedure - ✔✔never
✔✔how to dispose of waste after tattoo - ✔✔enclosed in bag then a covered container
with garbage liner after each client
✔✔when should service related waste be disposed of in common area such as the
lobby are waiting area? - ✔✔never
, ✔✔what sharp item doesn't have to be disposed of in the sharps container - ✔✔razor
blade in original blade cover
✔✔what requires biohazard label or red biohazard bag - ✔✔the waste receptical in the
service area that will be used to dispose of biohazard waste
✔✔animals permitted in the facility? - ✔✔service animals dish in aquarium or
nonposionus reptiles in terrarium
✔✔when can u use a stainless steel reusable tube on more than 1 client? - ✔✔when it's
been through the autoclave and stored properly
✔✔when can u use a disposable tube on more than one client? - ✔✔never
✔✔when should rinse bottles grips and clip cords be covered - ✔✔for every procedure
✔✔when can u use tapwater in rinsing bottles - ✔✔never
✔✔what can be used as a diluting agent for ink - ✔✔distilled or sterilized water
✔✔how should inks be stored - ✔✔in a closed cabinet or drawer
✔✔when is eye protection shields or masks required? - ✔✔when splattering is a
possibility
✔✔what must happen to all substances used during a procedure when it is complete? -
✔✔discarded to prevent cross contamination
✔✔in what instance can a licensee reuse a container or applicator used during a
procedure - ✔✔never
✔✔must use how many gloves for each step of the procedure - ✔✔1
✔✔how many total pairs of gloves are required for the procedure - ✔✔4
✔✔steps to hand washing - ✔✔warm running water then liquid soap using friction on all
surfaces of hands and wrists then rinse and dry with clean paper towel
✔✔when must u wash ur hands - ✔✔before and after every procedure
✔✔when can u use bar soap - ✔✔never
✔✔when do u use gloves during sterilization - ✔✔new gloves every step
