TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING EXAM
What is the definition of a tattoo? - Correct Answers -To Mark or color the skin by
pricking in coloring matter so as to form indelible marks or figures by the production of
scars
What is the tattoo studio? - Correct Answers -Any room or space where tattooing is
practiced or where the business of tattooing is conducted
What is sterilization of the needles? - Correct Answers -Holding in an autoclave for 25
minutes at 15 pounds pressure at a temperature of 250°F
What are the main pieces of studio sanitation? - Correct Answers -Washing hands prior
to working on each person and when interruptions occur, blow drying or single use
towels, disposable gloves
What are requirements for clients of body piercing? - Correct Answers -Minors must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian, must have picture ID, cannot receive nipple or
genital piercing if minor and must have parental consent for all piercing if they are a
minor
What is standard pre-Body piercing procedure? - Correct Answers -Discussed risks with
client prior to procedure, technician must discuss after care and obtain initials, client
must sign consent form
What can body piercing technicians not do that clients can - Correct Answers -Consume
prepackage beverage or snacks in piercing area
What are the requirements for a work chair? - Correct Answers -Smooth, white colored,
non-absorbent, corrosive resistant, and easily sanitized
What is the exemption for work chairs? - Correct Answers -If the chair was in use prior
to June 9, 2010 then it may be examples of the light color requirement
What are sanitation requirements for materials? - Correct Answers -All materials applied
to humans skins shall be from a single use or transferred from bulk to single use
container and be disposed of after each use
What must be prepared before the tattooing process begins? - Correct Answers -
Records including; name and signature, address, ID, date design and location of tattoo
What is the definition of a tattoo? - Correct Answers -To Mark or color the skin by
pricking in coloring matter so as to form indelible marks or figures by the production of
scars
What is the tattoo studio? - Correct Answers -Any room or space where tattooing is
practiced or where the business of tattooing is conducted
What is sterilization of the needles? - Correct Answers -Holding in an autoclave for 25
minutes at 15 pounds pressure at a temperature of 250°F
What are the main pieces of studio sanitation? - Correct Answers -Washing hands prior
to working on each person and when interruptions occur, blow drying or single use
towels, disposable gloves
What are requirements for clients of body piercing? - Correct Answers -Minors must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian, must have picture ID, cannot receive nipple or
genital piercing if minor and must have parental consent for all piercing if they are a
minor
What is standard pre-Body piercing procedure? - Correct Answers -Discussed risks with
client prior to procedure, technician must discuss after care and obtain initials, client
must sign consent form
What can body piercing technicians not do that clients can - Correct Answers -Consume
prepackage beverage or snacks in piercing area
What are the requirements for a work chair? - Correct Answers -Smooth, white colored,
non-absorbent, corrosive resistant, and easily sanitized
What is the exemption for work chairs? - Correct Answers -If the chair was in use prior
to June 9, 2010 then it may be examples of the light color requirement
What are sanitation requirements for materials? - Correct Answers -All materials applied
to humans skins shall be from a single use or transferred from bulk to single use
container and be disposed of after each use
What must be prepared before the tattooing process begins? - Correct Answers -
Records including; name and signature, address, ID, date design and location of tattoo
