SUFFOLK BODY ART EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome - Correct Answers -Abbreviated AIDS; a disease
that breaks down the body's immune system. AIDS is caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
applicator - Correct Answers -A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula
or similar devices
Anti-septics - Correct Answers -chemical germicide formulated for use on skin;
registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Limits infection
Autoclave - Correct Answers -Piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of
steam under pressure and/or dry heat for heat resistant instruments
Bacteria - Correct Answers -microscopic, single-celled organisms that are not
detectable with the naked eye. Capable of causing infection through abraded skin
Bacterial spores - Correct Answers -Small oval shaped. Can only be destroyed by
sterilization. Feeds bacteria. Able to survive in harsh conditions by evolving.
Blood borne infection - Correct Answers -Caused by pathogens found in an infected
persons blood such as Hep B/C and HIV
What are some bacterial pathogens - Correct Answers -Staphylococcus (found on skin,
causes weeping wounds and lesions), mycobacteria (can be found in contaminated ink,
can lead to lung diseases, joint infections and eye problems)
How deep should my needle go? - Correct Answers -Tattoo needle ideal depth is 1-2
millimeters. May slightly vary depending on clients skin
This depth corresponds to the dermis aka second layer of skin
What happens if ink is implanted in epidermis - Correct Answers -Top layer of skin aka
epidermis which is composed of 5 layers. These are constantly growing upwards and
will push the ink out if implanted in this layer
body fluids - Correct Answers -blood, pus, liquid from sores, urine, stool, tears, spit,
droplets from sneezes and coughs, and sputum
, cleaning - Correct Answers -A mechanical process using soap and water or detergent
and water to remove all visible dirt debris and many disease causing germs.
contamination - Correct Answers -The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or
infectious materials.
cross-contamination - Correct Answers -the process by which bacteria or other
microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another,
with harmful effect.
detergent - Correct Answers -a water-soluble cleaner that can emulsify dirt and oil
(enhances cleaning action)
disinfectant - Correct Answers -a chemical agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of
harmful organisms but does not necessarily kill all microbial forms in inanimate objects
Disinfection - Correct Answers -process used to destroy microorganisms; destroys all
pathogenic organisms except spores
gloves - Correct Answers -Protective equipment that covers arms during lab (Can be
latex or nitrile when working with chemicals) Also can have heat resistant gloves.
SINGLE USE.
Hepatitis B virus - Correct Answers -virus that causes inflammation of the liver;
transmitted through any body fluid, including vaginal secretions, semen, and blood. Can
cause cirrhosis (liver scarring). Takes 6 weeks-6 months to produce infection when
entered into the body.
Hepititis C Virus (HCV) - Correct Answers -An infection caused by a virus that attacks
the liver and leads to inflammation. Spread by contact of blood.
human inmmunodeficiency virus (HIV) - Correct Answers -Acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV, which damages the cells in the body's immune
system so that the body is unable to fight infection or certain cancers. Takes 1-6 months
for blood to test positive after it enters the body.
immunization - Correct Answers -The deliberate exposure of a pathogen to produce
memory cells. Aka vaccines
infection - Correct Answers -The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing
pathogens resulting by presence and multiplying of microorganisms
Infection control - Correct Answers -practices and procedures that prevent the spread of
infection
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome - Correct Answers -Abbreviated AIDS; a disease
that breaks down the body's immune system. AIDS is caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
applicator - Correct Answers -A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula
or similar devices
Anti-septics - Correct Answers -chemical germicide formulated for use on skin;
registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Limits infection
Autoclave - Correct Answers -Piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of
steam under pressure and/or dry heat for heat resistant instruments
Bacteria - Correct Answers -microscopic, single-celled organisms that are not
detectable with the naked eye. Capable of causing infection through abraded skin
Bacterial spores - Correct Answers -Small oval shaped. Can only be destroyed by
sterilization. Feeds bacteria. Able to survive in harsh conditions by evolving.
Blood borne infection - Correct Answers -Caused by pathogens found in an infected
persons blood such as Hep B/C and HIV
What are some bacterial pathogens - Correct Answers -Staphylococcus (found on skin,
causes weeping wounds and lesions), mycobacteria (can be found in contaminated ink,
can lead to lung diseases, joint infections and eye problems)
How deep should my needle go? - Correct Answers -Tattoo needle ideal depth is 1-2
millimeters. May slightly vary depending on clients skin
This depth corresponds to the dermis aka second layer of skin
What happens if ink is implanted in epidermis - Correct Answers -Top layer of skin aka
epidermis which is composed of 5 layers. These are constantly growing upwards and
will push the ink out if implanted in this layer
body fluids - Correct Answers -blood, pus, liquid from sores, urine, stool, tears, spit,
droplets from sneezes and coughs, and sputum
, cleaning - Correct Answers -A mechanical process using soap and water or detergent
and water to remove all visible dirt debris and many disease causing germs.
contamination - Correct Answers -The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or
infectious materials.
cross-contamination - Correct Answers -the process by which bacteria or other
microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another,
with harmful effect.
detergent - Correct Answers -a water-soluble cleaner that can emulsify dirt and oil
(enhances cleaning action)
disinfectant - Correct Answers -a chemical agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of
harmful organisms but does not necessarily kill all microbial forms in inanimate objects
Disinfection - Correct Answers -process used to destroy microorganisms; destroys all
pathogenic organisms except spores
gloves - Correct Answers -Protective equipment that covers arms during lab (Can be
latex or nitrile when working with chemicals) Also can have heat resistant gloves.
SINGLE USE.
Hepatitis B virus - Correct Answers -virus that causes inflammation of the liver;
transmitted through any body fluid, including vaginal secretions, semen, and blood. Can
cause cirrhosis (liver scarring). Takes 6 weeks-6 months to produce infection when
entered into the body.
Hepititis C Virus (HCV) - Correct Answers -An infection caused by a virus that attacks
the liver and leads to inflammation. Spread by contact of blood.
human inmmunodeficiency virus (HIV) - Correct Answers -Acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV, which damages the cells in the body's immune
system so that the body is unable to fight infection or certain cancers. Takes 1-6 months
for blood to test positive after it enters the body.
immunization - Correct Answers -The deliberate exposure of a pathogen to produce
memory cells. Aka vaccines
infection - Correct Answers -The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing
pathogens resulting by presence and multiplying of microorganisms
Infection control - Correct Answers -practices and procedures that prevent the spread of
infection
