NM PMU Exam Study Questions and Answers |Fall 2025/2026 Update

NM PMU Exam Study Questions and Answers |Fall 2025/2026
Update
Question 1
what part of the eye can we not tattoo?
Correct Answer
canthus - the outer or inner corner of the eye, where the upper and lower eyelids meet.
- Cannot tattoo near or past the tear duct which is on both inner lower and upper eyelids



Question 2
what is the most common thing overlooked during consultation/in the beginning
Correct Answer
SUBJECTIVE
- consultation form or photo



Question 3
Hard protein is found in the epidermis for hair and nails, what is it called?

Correct Answer
Keratin, a protein that helps form hair, nails and found in the outer epidermis layer.




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,Question 4
khaki is considered?
Correct Answer
tertiary color



Question 5
what degree are you supposed to hold the needle at?
Correct Answer
depends
- when using machine, 90 degress
- when using micro blade, 45 degrees



Question 6
what are 2 types of melanin
Correct Answer
-Eumelanin (brown to black)
-Pheomelanin (yellow to red)



Question 7
what is the clear protective layer of the skin
Correct Answer
stratum lucidum found on palms of hand and soles of feet




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, Question 8
What is the most common form of machinery
Correct Answer
SUBJECTIVE but rotary pen machine



Question 9
how is MRSA transmitted
Correct Answer
by close skin to skin contact with infected persons or contact with objects or surfaces contaminated by MRSA



Question 10
what is the term describing tiny vessels under skin forming a pattern
Correct Answer
mottled skin



Question 11
dermis thinest to thickest range
Correct Answer
- 0.3 mm on eyelids
- 3.0 mm on back




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