Oregon Tattoo Exam Questions and Answers
Oregon Tattoo Licensing & Regulations Exam Study Guide
Section 1: General Regulations & Licensing
1. Who is responsible for adopting the rules governing body art in Oregon?
a) The County Health Departments
b) The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) ✓
c) The Federal Department of Health
d) The City of Portland
2. A Body Art Practitioner License in Oregon is valid for:
a) One year from the date of issuance ✓
b) Two years from the date of issuance
c) Five years from the date of issuance
d) It does not expire
3. To be eligible for a practitioner's license, an applicant must provide proof of
completion of:
a) A 500-hour apprenticeship
b) Bloodborne Pathogens training and Basic First Aid ✓
c) A cosmetology degree
d) A state-approved tattoo artistry course
4. It is illegal to perform tattooing on a minor (under 18) in Oregon:
a) Under all circumstances ✓
b) Unless the minor is emancipated
c) Unless a parent is present and gives verbal consent
d) Unless the minor is at least 16 years old
5. A licensed practitioner must display their license:
a) In their portfolio
b) In their wallet
c) In a conspicuous place in the facility where it is easily visible to clients ✓
d) It does not need to be displayed
6. What action must a practitioner take if their license is lost, stolen, or destroyed?
a) Nothing, it's not a legal document
b) Notify the Authority in writing and request a duplicate ✓
, c) Immediately stop working until it is found
d) Print a new one from the OHA website
7. Operating a body art facility without a valid license is classified as:
a) A violation
b) A misdemeanor
c) A felony
d) A Class A violation ✓
8. The primary purpose of Oregon's body art regulations is to:
a) Increase state revenue
b) Ensure artistic quality
c) Establish minimum standards for sanitation and safety to protect public health ✓
d) Limit the number of tattoo shops
9. A practitioner's license is:
a) Transferable between different facility owners
b) Non-transferable and issued to the individual for use at a specific facility ✓
c) Valid for all body art procedures
d) Only required for the shop owner
10. Who must be licensed to perform body art in a licensed facility?
a) Only the shop owner
b) Only the head artist
c) Every individual who performs body art ✓
d) Only those doing tattoos and piercings
Section 2: Bloodborne Pathogens & Infection Control
11. Bloodborne pathogens are:
a) Bacteria that cause food poisoning
b) Infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease ✓
c) Viruses that cause the common cold
d) Fungi that cause skin infections
12. The three pathogens of primary concern in a tattoo setting are:
a) HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C ✓
b) HIV, Influenza, and Salmonella
c) Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and the Common Cold
d) Tetanus, MRSA, and Herpes
,13. The single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is:
a) Using antiseptic spray
b) Proper hand hygiene ✓
c) Wearing a mask
d) Using sterile gloves
14. Hands must be washed with soap and water:
a) Only at the start of the day
b) Before and after each client procedure, after removing gloves, and after touching
contaminated surfaces ✓
c) Only if they look dirty
d) After using the restroom, but not between clients if gloves are worn
15. An antiseptic used for preparing a client's skin prior to tattooing could be:
a) Bleach solution
b) Isopropyl Alcohol or a FDA-approved skin prep ✓
c) Liquid soap
d) Distilled water
16. What is the correct concentration of bleach solution for disinfecting surfaces?
a) 1:10 (one part bleach to nine parts water) ✓
b) 1:100
c) Pure bleach
d) 1:1 ratio with water
17. Sharps containers are used for:
a) Used gauze and gloves
b) Disposable razors and used needles ✓
c) Empty ink caps
d) Used tattoo machines
18. Sharps containers must be:
a) Puncture-proof, leak-proof, and labeled with a biohazard symbol ✓
b) Made of clear plastic
c) Emptied and rinsed daily
d) Kept under the client chair
19. If an accidental needlestick injury occurs, the practitioner should first:
a) Finish the tattoo
b) Immediately wash the wound with soap and water ✓
, c) Tell the client to leave
d) Apply a bandage and continue working
20. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to provide which
vaccine to employees at no cost?
a) Hepatitis A
b) Hepatitis B ✓
c) Influenza
d) Tetanus
21. A surface that has been contaminated with blood or bodily fluids must be:
a) Wiped with a dry paper towel
b) Cleaned and then disinfected with an approved disinfectant ✓
c) Sprayed with air freshener
d) Left to dry before cleaning
22. The term "Universal Precautions" means:
a) Treating all blood and bodily fluids as if they are infectious ✓
b) Only being cautious with clients who look sick
c) Using precautions only when you know a client is HIV-positive
d) Wearing gloves for every procedure
23. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes:
a) Gloves, aprons, and eye protection
b) Gloves and face masks
c) Disposable gowns and shoe covers
d) All of the above ✓
24. Single-use gloves should be changed:
a) At the end of the day
b) When they tear or become contaminated, and between clients ✓
c) Only if they tear
d) Every hour
25. After use, disposable needles must be:
a) Placed directly in the regular trash
b) Recapped and then thrown away
c) Placed immediately in a sharps container without recapping ✓
d) Sterilized and reused
Section 3: Sterilization & Sanitation
Oregon Tattoo Licensing & Regulations Exam Study Guide
Section 1: General Regulations & Licensing
1. Who is responsible for adopting the rules governing body art in Oregon?
a) The County Health Departments
b) The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) ✓
c) The Federal Department of Health
d) The City of Portland
2. A Body Art Practitioner License in Oregon is valid for:
a) One year from the date of issuance ✓
b) Two years from the date of issuance
c) Five years from the date of issuance
d) It does not expire
3. To be eligible for a practitioner's license, an applicant must provide proof of
completion of:
a) A 500-hour apprenticeship
b) Bloodborne Pathogens training and Basic First Aid ✓
c) A cosmetology degree
d) A state-approved tattoo artistry course
4. It is illegal to perform tattooing on a minor (under 18) in Oregon:
a) Under all circumstances ✓
b) Unless the minor is emancipated
c) Unless a parent is present and gives verbal consent
d) Unless the minor is at least 16 years old
5. A licensed practitioner must display their license:
a) In their portfolio
b) In their wallet
c) In a conspicuous place in the facility where it is easily visible to clients ✓
d) It does not need to be displayed
6. What action must a practitioner take if their license is lost, stolen, or destroyed?
a) Nothing, it's not a legal document
b) Notify the Authority in writing and request a duplicate ✓
, c) Immediately stop working until it is found
d) Print a new one from the OHA website
7. Operating a body art facility without a valid license is classified as:
a) A violation
b) A misdemeanor
c) A felony
d) A Class A violation ✓
8. The primary purpose of Oregon's body art regulations is to:
a) Increase state revenue
b) Ensure artistic quality
c) Establish minimum standards for sanitation and safety to protect public health ✓
d) Limit the number of tattoo shops
9. A practitioner's license is:
a) Transferable between different facility owners
b) Non-transferable and issued to the individual for use at a specific facility ✓
c) Valid for all body art procedures
d) Only required for the shop owner
10. Who must be licensed to perform body art in a licensed facility?
a) Only the shop owner
b) Only the head artist
c) Every individual who performs body art ✓
d) Only those doing tattoos and piercings
Section 2: Bloodborne Pathogens & Infection Control
11. Bloodborne pathogens are:
a) Bacteria that cause food poisoning
b) Infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease ✓
c) Viruses that cause the common cold
d) Fungi that cause skin infections
12. The three pathogens of primary concern in a tattoo setting are:
a) HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C ✓
b) HIV, Influenza, and Salmonella
c) Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and the Common Cold
d) Tetanus, MRSA, and Herpes
,13. The single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is:
a) Using antiseptic spray
b) Proper hand hygiene ✓
c) Wearing a mask
d) Using sterile gloves
14. Hands must be washed with soap and water:
a) Only at the start of the day
b) Before and after each client procedure, after removing gloves, and after touching
contaminated surfaces ✓
c) Only if they look dirty
d) After using the restroom, but not between clients if gloves are worn
15. An antiseptic used for preparing a client's skin prior to tattooing could be:
a) Bleach solution
b) Isopropyl Alcohol or a FDA-approved skin prep ✓
c) Liquid soap
d) Distilled water
16. What is the correct concentration of bleach solution for disinfecting surfaces?
a) 1:10 (one part bleach to nine parts water) ✓
b) 1:100
c) Pure bleach
d) 1:1 ratio with water
17. Sharps containers are used for:
a) Used gauze and gloves
b) Disposable razors and used needles ✓
c) Empty ink caps
d) Used tattoo machines
18. Sharps containers must be:
a) Puncture-proof, leak-proof, and labeled with a biohazard symbol ✓
b) Made of clear plastic
c) Emptied and rinsed daily
d) Kept under the client chair
19. If an accidental needlestick injury occurs, the practitioner should first:
a) Finish the tattoo
b) Immediately wash the wound with soap and water ✓
, c) Tell the client to leave
d) Apply a bandage and continue working
20. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to provide which
vaccine to employees at no cost?
a) Hepatitis A
b) Hepatitis B ✓
c) Influenza
d) Tetanus
21. A surface that has been contaminated with blood or bodily fluids must be:
a) Wiped with a dry paper towel
b) Cleaned and then disinfected with an approved disinfectant ✓
c) Sprayed with air freshener
d) Left to dry before cleaning
22. The term "Universal Precautions" means:
a) Treating all blood and bodily fluids as if they are infectious ✓
b) Only being cautious with clients who look sick
c) Using precautions only when you know a client is HIV-positive
d) Wearing gloves for every procedure
23. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes:
a) Gloves, aprons, and eye protection
b) Gloves and face masks
c) Disposable gowns and shoe covers
d) All of the above ✓
24. Single-use gloves should be changed:
a) At the end of the day
b) When they tear or become contaminated, and between clients ✓
c) Only if they tear
d) Every hour
25. After use, disposable needles must be:
a) Placed directly in the regular trash
b) Recapped and then thrown away
c) Placed immediately in a sharps container without recapping ✓
d) Sterilized and reused
Section 3: Sterilization & Sanitation
