TATTOO OREGON TEST FINAL
EXAM and STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 BANK COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /VERIFIED BY
EXPERT / BRAND NEW!!
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol - ANSWER antiseptic
What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any
other appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90
days - ANSWER absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing
away, or any other appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a
station to work from and is considered place of employment - ANSWER
establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
, What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including
spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide - ANSWER sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false - ANSWER true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch - ANSWER Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a
procedure?
true/false - ANSWER true
What sinks do not qualify as a water source for the facility premises?
a) employee hand washing sinks
b) bathroom sinks
c) sinks with less than 30 lbs of pressure
d) sinks with more than 30 lbs of pressure - ANSWER b) bathroom sinks
What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections,
including HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client -
ANSWER good hand-washing after glove removal and between each
client
What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
,a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on c)
Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin - ANSWER c) Take gloves off,
wash hands, put new gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use - ANSWER a) Is pregnant
What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service,
possible side effects and restrictions
d) Possible reactions, side effects, and potential complications of the
tattooing process. - ANSWER c) Verbal and written instructions
regarding care following service, possible side effects and restrictions
What are the approved sterilization modes for instruments used in the
practice of permanent color or tattoo artist services?
a) Madacide or alcohol
b) Ultrasonic or Alcohol
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
d) Single-use or ultrasonic
. - ANSWER c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap - ANSWER c) Madacide
What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
, b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited
virucidal activity c) A chemical that inhibits the growth of bacteria
d) Antibacterial chemical - ANSWER b) A chemical demonstrating
bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal activity
What is the name of a puncture resistant, leak proof container that can be
closed for handling, storage, transportation and disposal?
a) Storage container
b) Sharps container
c) Tool box
d) Safety container - ANSWER b) Sharps container
What can be substituted for hand towels?
a) A clean, common towel
b) Hand blower
c) Your shirt, if its clean
.
d) Medical guaze - ANSWER b) Hand blower
Tattoo ink is deposited in the Dermis layer of skin.
a) True
b) False - ANSWER true
What is the best method of prevention of hepatitis B?
.
a) Proper hand-washing before, during, and after a procedure
b) Thorough pre-service care c) Continuing education
d) Vaccination - ANSWER a) Proper hand-washing before, during, and
after a procedure
What are the visual signs of Herpes Simplex?
a) Raised, irritated skin
b) Focal accumulations of inflammatory cells and serum in the skin c) A
fever blister or cold sore
d) Elevated lesions which contain clear fluid, like a small blister -
ANSWER c) A fever blister or cold sore
will alcohol stop the spread of bacteria? - ANSWER NO
EXAM and STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 BANK COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /VERIFIED BY
EXPERT / BRAND NEW!!
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol - ANSWER antiseptic
What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any
other appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90
days - ANSWER absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing
away, or any other appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a
station to work from and is considered place of employment - ANSWER
establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
, What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including
spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide - ANSWER sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false - ANSWER true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch - ANSWER Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a
procedure?
true/false - ANSWER true
What sinks do not qualify as a water source for the facility premises?
a) employee hand washing sinks
b) bathroom sinks
c) sinks with less than 30 lbs of pressure
d) sinks with more than 30 lbs of pressure - ANSWER b) bathroom sinks
What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections,
including HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client -
ANSWER good hand-washing after glove removal and between each
client
What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
,a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on c)
Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin - ANSWER c) Take gloves off,
wash hands, put new gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use - ANSWER a) Is pregnant
What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service,
possible side effects and restrictions
d) Possible reactions, side effects, and potential complications of the
tattooing process. - ANSWER c) Verbal and written instructions
regarding care following service, possible side effects and restrictions
What are the approved sterilization modes for instruments used in the
practice of permanent color or tattoo artist services?
a) Madacide or alcohol
b) Ultrasonic or Alcohol
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
d) Single-use or ultrasonic
. - ANSWER c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap - ANSWER c) Madacide
What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
, b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited
virucidal activity c) A chemical that inhibits the growth of bacteria
d) Antibacterial chemical - ANSWER b) A chemical demonstrating
bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal activity
What is the name of a puncture resistant, leak proof container that can be
closed for handling, storage, transportation and disposal?
a) Storage container
b) Sharps container
c) Tool box
d) Safety container - ANSWER b) Sharps container
What can be substituted for hand towels?
a) A clean, common towel
b) Hand blower
c) Your shirt, if its clean
.
d) Medical guaze - ANSWER b) Hand blower
Tattoo ink is deposited in the Dermis layer of skin.
a) True
b) False - ANSWER true
What is the best method of prevention of hepatitis B?
.
a) Proper hand-washing before, during, and after a procedure
b) Thorough pre-service care c) Continuing education
d) Vaccination - ANSWER a) Proper hand-washing before, during, and
after a procedure
What are the visual signs of Herpes Simplex?
a) Raised, irritated skin
b) Focal accumulations of inflammatory cells and serum in the skin c) A
fever blister or cold sore
d) Elevated lesions which contain clear fluid, like a small blister -
ANSWER c) A fever blister or cold sore
will alcohol stop the spread of bacteria? - ANSWER NO
