EPCPH Body Art Competency Exam
Questions and Answers
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS - Answer-Written and verbal instructions given to the
client, specific to the body art procedure(s) rendered. These instructions shall include
information regarding when to seek medical treatment, if necessary.
ANTISEPTIC - Answer-A substance that inhibits growth of bacteria and other
microorganisms when applied to the skin (e.g., chlorhexadine gluconate, alcohol,
iodophor).
BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS - Answer-Infectious viruses including hepatitis B virus
(HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
COMMERCIALLY STERILIZED INSTRUMENTS - Answer-Instruments used in body art
procedures that are pre-sterilized by the manufacturer, and in packaging that bears a
label with a legible sterilization lot number, expiration date and a sterilization verification
indicator.
CONTAMINATED - Answer-The presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood,
infectious materials or other types of impure materials that have corrupted a surface or
item through contact.
CONTAMINATION - Answer-To make unfit for use by the introduction or potential
introduction of blood, infectious materials or other types of impure materials.
DISINFECTANT - Answer-An EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant labeled as
effective against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) when
used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
DISINFECTION - Answer-A process that eliminates many or all pathogenic
microorganisms, except bacterial spores on inanimate objects or surfaces.
EVENT COORDINATOR - Answer-The person responsible for obtaining an EPCPH
license for a temporary body art event, and the person responsible for ensuring
compliance with these Regulations at temporary events.
EXTENSIVE REMODEL - Answer-Any major alteration of t h e existing premises of a
body art establishment that results in one or more of the following:
1. Addition or conversion of a body art procedure station or any area used to clean,
sterilize or store body art equipment, tools and supplies;
2. Changes or alterations that result in a reduction or increase of total establishment
space
by 25% or more.
Questions and Answers
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS - Answer-Written and verbal instructions given to the
client, specific to the body art procedure(s) rendered. These instructions shall include
information regarding when to seek medical treatment, if necessary.
ANTISEPTIC - Answer-A substance that inhibits growth of bacteria and other
microorganisms when applied to the skin (e.g., chlorhexadine gluconate, alcohol,
iodophor).
BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS - Answer-Infectious viruses including hepatitis B virus
(HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
COMMERCIALLY STERILIZED INSTRUMENTS - Answer-Instruments used in body art
procedures that are pre-sterilized by the manufacturer, and in packaging that bears a
label with a legible sterilization lot number, expiration date and a sterilization verification
indicator.
CONTAMINATED - Answer-The presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood,
infectious materials or other types of impure materials that have corrupted a surface or
item through contact.
CONTAMINATION - Answer-To make unfit for use by the introduction or potential
introduction of blood, infectious materials or other types of impure materials.
DISINFECTANT - Answer-An EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant labeled as
effective against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) when
used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
DISINFECTION - Answer-A process that eliminates many or all pathogenic
microorganisms, except bacterial spores on inanimate objects or surfaces.
EVENT COORDINATOR - Answer-The person responsible for obtaining an EPCPH
license for a temporary body art event, and the person responsible for ensuring
compliance with these Regulations at temporary events.
EXTENSIVE REMODEL - Answer-Any major alteration of t h e existing premises of a
body art establishment that results in one or more of the following:
1. Addition or conversion of a body art procedure station or any area used to clean,
sterilize or store body art equipment, tools and supplies;
2. Changes or alterations that result in a reduction or increase of total establishment
space
by 25% or more.
