TATTOO LAWS AND RULES(QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS)
Where should licenses be posted? Accurate Answer - Public view
Licensees are subject to the requirements of the: Accurate Answer -
HLO
Who should post the most recent inspection certificate and where?
Accurate Answer - All facility license holders and in public view
A licensee in a field of practice performing services in any facility must post a
current active license in public view. True/False? Accurate Answer -
True
A licensee in a field of practice may NOT temporarily conceal the address
printed on the license document with a covering that is removable.
True/False? Accurate Answer - False
As a licensee, are you responsible for maintaining and keeping copies of all
client records? Accurate Answer - Yes and the facility owner. If client
records are maintained by the facility, the owner must provide the licensee
with copies of those client records upon request.
What should client records include? Accurate Answer - Name; address;
telephone number; DOB of client; date of service; procedure location on the
body; name and license number of licensees providing service;
Medical and skin conditions; allergies sensitivities.
History of bleeding disorders
Description of complications
A signature acknowledging the client revived and understands the following
info and consents to procedure.
What information should be verbalized and in-writing? Accurate
Answer - Explanation of procedure
Risks of procedure or process
Description of potential complications or side effects
Adverse outcomes or reactions
, Restrictions and after care instructions
A licensee May optain advice from a physician regarding medical information
needed to safeguard client and licensee. Advice from a physician must be
documented in the client record. True/False? Accurate Answer - True
A licensee must obtain proof of age for all clients; do you need to obtain a copy
of verification of age? Accurate Answer - Yes, a copy of a government
issued photographic identification must be included in the client record.
A physician may NOT authorize or prescribe a tattoo service to be performed
on a client who is a minor. True/ False? Accurate Answer - True
How long should client records on facility premises? Accurate Answer -
3 years and must be immediately available upon request from the office.
Where should you purchase inks, dyes, or pigments? Accurate Answer
- Commercial supplier or manufacturer
Should the expiration date be present on the container? Can one use expired
inks? Accurate Answer - Yes, and no. Must have an expiration date
present on the container. Use of expired ink, dyes, or pig,nets is prohibited.
A tattoo license holder must disinfect plastic or acetate stencils used to
transfer the design to the clients skin, if not using disposable stencils.
True/False? Accurate Answer - True
Upon completion of tattoo service, the following procedures are required:
Accurate Answer - Skin must be cleansed
Use a clean absorbent material or bandages to prevent the spread of blood or
other infectious materials.
Tattooing is prohibited: Accurate Answer - Appears to be incapacitated
by the use of alcohol or drugs;
On a sunburn or other skin diseases or disorders
Person under 18 yrs regardless of parental consent
Performing nonablative tattoo removal unless they hold an appropriate
authorization.
ACCURATE ANSWERS)
Where should licenses be posted? Accurate Answer - Public view
Licensees are subject to the requirements of the: Accurate Answer -
HLO
Who should post the most recent inspection certificate and where?
Accurate Answer - All facility license holders and in public view
A licensee in a field of practice performing services in any facility must post a
current active license in public view. True/False? Accurate Answer -
True
A licensee in a field of practice may NOT temporarily conceal the address
printed on the license document with a covering that is removable.
True/False? Accurate Answer - False
As a licensee, are you responsible for maintaining and keeping copies of all
client records? Accurate Answer - Yes and the facility owner. If client
records are maintained by the facility, the owner must provide the licensee
with copies of those client records upon request.
What should client records include? Accurate Answer - Name; address;
telephone number; DOB of client; date of service; procedure location on the
body; name and license number of licensees providing service;
Medical and skin conditions; allergies sensitivities.
History of bleeding disorders
Description of complications
A signature acknowledging the client revived and understands the following
info and consents to procedure.
What information should be verbalized and in-writing? Accurate
Answer - Explanation of procedure
Risks of procedure or process
Description of potential complications or side effects
Adverse outcomes or reactions
, Restrictions and after care instructions
A licensee May optain advice from a physician regarding medical information
needed to safeguard client and licensee. Advice from a physician must be
documented in the client record. True/False? Accurate Answer - True
A licensee must obtain proof of age for all clients; do you need to obtain a copy
of verification of age? Accurate Answer - Yes, a copy of a government
issued photographic identification must be included in the client record.
A physician may NOT authorize or prescribe a tattoo service to be performed
on a client who is a minor. True/ False? Accurate Answer - True
How long should client records on facility premises? Accurate Answer -
3 years and must be immediately available upon request from the office.
Where should you purchase inks, dyes, or pigments? Accurate Answer
- Commercial supplier or manufacturer
Should the expiration date be present on the container? Can one use expired
inks? Accurate Answer - Yes, and no. Must have an expiration date
present on the container. Use of expired ink, dyes, or pig,nets is prohibited.
A tattoo license holder must disinfect plastic or acetate stencils used to
transfer the design to the clients skin, if not using disposable stencils.
True/False? Accurate Answer - True
Upon completion of tattoo service, the following procedures are required:
Accurate Answer - Skin must be cleansed
Use a clean absorbent material or bandages to prevent the spread of blood or
other infectious materials.
Tattooing is prohibited: Accurate Answer - Appears to be incapacitated
by the use of alcohol or drugs;
On a sunburn or other skin diseases or disorders
Person under 18 yrs regardless of parental consent
Performing nonablative tattoo removal unless they hold an appropriate
authorization.
