TATTOO OREGON TEST EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol - ANS 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 - ANS 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
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,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 - ANS 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 - ANS sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false - ANS true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch - ANS Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a procedure?
true/false - ANS true
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,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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS c) Take gloves off, wash hands, put new
gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
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, b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use - ANS 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. -
ANS 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
. - ANS c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol - ANS 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 - ANS 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
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,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 - ANS 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 - ANS sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false - ANS true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch - ANS Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a procedure?
true/false - ANS true
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,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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS c) Take gloves off, wash hands, put new
gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
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, b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use - ANS 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. -
ANS 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
. - ANS c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
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