TATTOO LICENSE TEST NYC QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) Accurate 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 Accurate Answer - A term referring to either single-use and
reusable spatula or similar devices
Antiseptic Accurate Answer - A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits
microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally
preventing infection
Autoclave Accurate Answer - Equipment used for the sterilization of
heat resistant instruments
Bacteria Accurate 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 Accurate 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 Accurate Answer - Infections caused by viruses
found in the blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Body Fluids Accurate 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 Accurate 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 Accurate Answer - A disinfected or sterile item or
surface that becomes soiled with microorganisms
Cross-contamination Accurate Answer - The transfer of
microorganisms from one surface to another or from something contaminated
to something clean or sterile
Detergent Accurate Answer - A substance that enhances the cleaning
action of water (preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant Accurate Answer - A chemical agent that destroys
microorganisms, but does not necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate
objects
Disinfection Accurate Answer - A process that destroys or kills some,
but not all, disease-producing microorganism on an object or surface. (Does
not kill spores)
Gloves Accurate 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) Accurate 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
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Accurate Answer - Infection of liver cells, 6
weeks to 6 months to produce infection once virus is present, found in the
blood of person with disease. Spread by contact with blood of infected person.
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) Accurate 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 Accurate Answer - A term referring to either single-use and
reusable spatula or similar devices
Antiseptic Accurate Answer - A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits
microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally
preventing infection
Autoclave Accurate Answer - Equipment used for the sterilization of
heat resistant instruments
Bacteria Accurate 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 Accurate 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 Accurate Answer - Infections caused by viruses
found in the blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Body Fluids Accurate 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 Accurate 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 Accurate Answer - A disinfected or sterile item or
surface that becomes soiled with microorganisms
Cross-contamination Accurate Answer - The transfer of
microorganisms from one surface to another or from something contaminated
to something clean or sterile
Detergent Accurate Answer - A substance that enhances the cleaning
action of water (preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant Accurate Answer - A chemical agent that destroys
microorganisms, but does not necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate
objects
Disinfection Accurate Answer - A process that destroys or kills some,
but not all, disease-producing microorganism on an object or surface. (Does
not kill spores)
Gloves Accurate 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) Accurate 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
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Accurate Answer - Infection of liver cells, 6
weeks to 6 months to produce infection once virus is present, found in the
blood of person with disease. Spread by contact with blood of infected person.
