TATTOO OHLA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is "Double Bagging"? - ANSWER-Ensure all waste items that come in direct
contact with the client's skin that
cannot be cleaned and sterilized must be disposed of utilizing a "double
bagging" technique: which means the waste must be completely enclosed inside
a discarded glove or disposed of in a closed plastic bag that is separate from the
garbage liners. The waste must be disposed of in a covered waste receptacle
immediately after use.
What do you do with sharps? - ANSWER-Ensure disposable sharp objects that come in
contact with blood and/or body fluids must be disposed of in a sharps container.
What is the standard for precautionary measures? - ANSWER-Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, Standard Precautions.
When handling instruments, should I wear gloves? - ANSWER-Ensure that all
instruments that come in direct contact with client's skin are handled using gloves.
Am I required to wear eye goggles? - ANSWER-A licensee must wear eye goggles,
shields or a mask if spattering is possible
while providing services.
What is the proper way to dispense ointments? - ANSWER-All substances must be
dispensed from containers in a manner to prevent
contamination of the unused portion. Single use tubes or containers and
applicators shall be discarded following the service.
What are two types of cross contamination to be aware of? - ANSWER-Cross
contaminating from touch or air particulates in any procedure area
which comes in direct contact with client is prohibited.
Where should I get my tattoo inks? - ANSWER-Inks, dyes, or pigments must be
purchased from a commercial supplier or
manufacturer. Products banned or restricted by the Food and Drug Administration must
not be used.
Can I use acetate stencils? - ANSWER-Tattoo artists must disinfect plastic or acetate
stencil used to transfer the design to the client's skin, if not using disposable stencils. If
the plastic or acetate stencil is reused the licensee must thoroughly clean and rinse and
immerse in a high level disinfectant according to the manufacturer's instructions.
, Describe what must be done upon the completion of a tattoo procedure. - ANSWER-1.
Skin must be cleansed; excluding the area surrounding the eyes, with a clean single-
use paper product saturated with an antiseptic solution
2. A clean covering must be placed over designs and adhered to the skin
3. An absorbent material must be incorporated into the covering to prevent the spread
of bodily fluids and cross contamination. Unless the clean covering is an impenetrable
barrier which prevents the spread of body fluids and cross contamination.
When may tattooing services be performed on a person under 18 years of age? -
ANSWER-When authorized or prescribed by a physician's statement.
Can you tattoo on someone who is obviously drunk? - ANSWER-No. Tattooing is
prohibited on a person who shows signs of being inebriated or appears to be
incapacitated by the use of alcohol or drugs
What if you see needle marks indicating intravenous drug use? - ANSWER-No,
tattooing is prohibited on a person who show signs of intravenous drug use.
Can you tattoo on a sunburn? - ANSWER-No. You may not tattoo on a person with
sunburn or other skin diseases or disorders such as open lesions, rashes, wounds,
puncture marks in areas of treatment.
Bobby is 16, he comes in with his mom. She says it is ok and is willing to sign off for
little Bobby. Can you tattoo him then? - ANSWER-No. No tattooing on a person under
18 years of age, regardless of parental or legal guardian consent.
What do you have to do if you fail the practical examination? - ANSWER-Failed
practical examinations may be retaken at a date and time determined by the Agency.
Applicants retaking a failed practical must notify the Agency within 30 days before the
next scheduled examination date and pay all examination fees
After failing to pass the practical examination after 3 attempts? - ANSWER-Must wait 30
calendar days and pay additional fees. Must submit an official transcript certifying
completion of an additional 100 hours of instruction in theory.
After 4th failed attempt? - ANSWER-ability to retake, requirements for retake, or both
will be
determined by the Agency on a case-by-case basis.
After 1st failed attempt, how long must you wait before retake? - ANSWER-applicant
may not retake for seven calendar days
After 2nd failed attempt, how long then? - ANSWER-applicant may not retake for seven
calendar days
ANSWERS
What is "Double Bagging"? - ANSWER-Ensure all waste items that come in direct
contact with the client's skin that
cannot be cleaned and sterilized must be disposed of utilizing a "double
bagging" technique: which means the waste must be completely enclosed inside
a discarded glove or disposed of in a closed plastic bag that is separate from the
garbage liners. The waste must be disposed of in a covered waste receptacle
immediately after use.
What do you do with sharps? - ANSWER-Ensure disposable sharp objects that come in
contact with blood and/or body fluids must be disposed of in a sharps container.
What is the standard for precautionary measures? - ANSWER-Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, Standard Precautions.
When handling instruments, should I wear gloves? - ANSWER-Ensure that all
instruments that come in direct contact with client's skin are handled using gloves.
Am I required to wear eye goggles? - ANSWER-A licensee must wear eye goggles,
shields or a mask if spattering is possible
while providing services.
What is the proper way to dispense ointments? - ANSWER-All substances must be
dispensed from containers in a manner to prevent
contamination of the unused portion. Single use tubes or containers and
applicators shall be discarded following the service.
What are two types of cross contamination to be aware of? - ANSWER-Cross
contaminating from touch or air particulates in any procedure area
which comes in direct contact with client is prohibited.
Where should I get my tattoo inks? - ANSWER-Inks, dyes, or pigments must be
purchased from a commercial supplier or
manufacturer. Products banned or restricted by the Food and Drug Administration must
not be used.
Can I use acetate stencils? - ANSWER-Tattoo artists must disinfect plastic or acetate
stencil used to transfer the design to the client's skin, if not using disposable stencils. If
the plastic or acetate stencil is reused the licensee must thoroughly clean and rinse and
immerse in a high level disinfectant according to the manufacturer's instructions.
, Describe what must be done upon the completion of a tattoo procedure. - ANSWER-1.
Skin must be cleansed; excluding the area surrounding the eyes, with a clean single-
use paper product saturated with an antiseptic solution
2. A clean covering must be placed over designs and adhered to the skin
3. An absorbent material must be incorporated into the covering to prevent the spread
of bodily fluids and cross contamination. Unless the clean covering is an impenetrable
barrier which prevents the spread of body fluids and cross contamination.
When may tattooing services be performed on a person under 18 years of age? -
ANSWER-When authorized or prescribed by a physician's statement.
Can you tattoo on someone who is obviously drunk? - ANSWER-No. Tattooing is
prohibited on a person who shows signs of being inebriated or appears to be
incapacitated by the use of alcohol or drugs
What if you see needle marks indicating intravenous drug use? - ANSWER-No,
tattooing is prohibited on a person who show signs of intravenous drug use.
Can you tattoo on a sunburn? - ANSWER-No. You may not tattoo on a person with
sunburn or other skin diseases or disorders such as open lesions, rashes, wounds,
puncture marks in areas of treatment.
Bobby is 16, he comes in with his mom. She says it is ok and is willing to sign off for
little Bobby. Can you tattoo him then? - ANSWER-No. No tattooing on a person under
18 years of age, regardless of parental or legal guardian consent.
What do you have to do if you fail the practical examination? - ANSWER-Failed
practical examinations may be retaken at a date and time determined by the Agency.
Applicants retaking a failed practical must notify the Agency within 30 days before the
next scheduled examination date and pay all examination fees
After failing to pass the practical examination after 3 attempts? - ANSWER-Must wait 30
calendar days and pay additional fees. Must submit an official transcript certifying
completion of an additional 100 hours of instruction in theory.
After 4th failed attempt? - ANSWER-ability to retake, requirements for retake, or both
will be
determined by the Agency on a case-by-case basis.
After 1st failed attempt, how long must you wait before retake? - ANSWER-applicant
may not retake for seven calendar days
After 2nd failed attempt, how long then? - ANSWER-applicant may not retake for seven
calendar days
