Tattoo And Body Piercing Exam Q&A
1. What is the primary purpose of an autoclave?
A) To clean instruments with soap and water
B) To sterilize instruments using steam, heat, and pressure
C) To disinfect surfaces with a chemical spray
D) To store sterile equipment
2. The term "aseptic technique" refers to:
A) Using dull needles for a softer effect
B) The process of applying a bandage
C) Procedures that prevent the introduction of pathogens
D) The method of drawing a stencil
3. Which of the following is an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant?
A) Bleach solution
B) Rubbing alcohol
C) Barbicide
D) Liquid soap
4. How should sterilized instruments be stored?
A) In an open tray for easy access
B) In a sealed autoclave bag inside a closed, dry cabinet
C) In a disinfectant bath until use
D) In a drawer with clean towels
5. What is the minimum recommended concentration for a bleach solution used
for surface disinfection?
A) 1:10 (one part bleach to ten parts water)
B) 1:100
C) Pure bleach
D) 1:1
6. Bloodborne pathogens are:
A) Harmless bacteria on the skin
,B) Microorganisms in the blood that can cause disease
C) The cells that help with clotting
D) A type of ink pigment
7. Which of these is a required part of an Exposure Control Plan?
A) A list of client preferences
B) A portfolio of the artist's work
C) Procedures for post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
D) A social media policy
8. The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is:
A) Wearing gloves
B) Proper hand washing
C) Using a strong disinfectant
D) Wiping down the chair
9. Single-use items (like needles and razors) should be:
A) Sterilized and reused on the same client
B) Discarded in a regular trash can
C) Placed in a sharps container immediately after use
D) Soaked in alcohol for reuse
10. An autoclave's effectiveness should be verified regularly using:
A) A timer
B) Biological indicators (spore tests)
C) A pressure gauge only
D) The artist's judgment
11. Cross-contamination is:
A) The intentional mixing of ink colors
B) The spread of microorganisms from one surface/person to another
C) A type of artistic style
D) The fading of a tattoo over time
, 12. What type of gloves are recommended for tattooing and piercing?
A) Latex, vinyl, or nitrile
B) Leather work gloves
C) Cotton gloves
D) No gloves are necessary
13. A "universal precaution" means:
A) Treating all clients as if they are infectious
B) Using the same needle type for everyone
C) Only working on healthy skin
D) Having a universal price list
14. The proper way to dispose of a used needle is:
A) To recap it and throw it away
B) To place it directly into a sharps container
C) To bend it and put it in the trash
D) To sterilize it for later use
15. Which government agency regulates the registration of disinfectants?
A) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
B) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
C) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
D) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
16. The purpose of a spore test is to confirm:
A) The ink color is correct
B) The client is not allergic
C) The autoclave is achieving sterilization
D) The stencil is placed properly
17. A surface that has been contaminated with blood or bodily fluids should be:
A) Wiped with a dry paper towel
B) Cleaned and then disinfected with an appropriate solution
C) Ignored until the end of the day
D) Sprayed with air freshener
1. What is the primary purpose of an autoclave?
A) To clean instruments with soap and water
B) To sterilize instruments using steam, heat, and pressure
C) To disinfect surfaces with a chemical spray
D) To store sterile equipment
2. The term "aseptic technique" refers to:
A) Using dull needles for a softer effect
B) The process of applying a bandage
C) Procedures that prevent the introduction of pathogens
D) The method of drawing a stencil
3. Which of the following is an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant?
A) Bleach solution
B) Rubbing alcohol
C) Barbicide
D) Liquid soap
4. How should sterilized instruments be stored?
A) In an open tray for easy access
B) In a sealed autoclave bag inside a closed, dry cabinet
C) In a disinfectant bath until use
D) In a drawer with clean towels
5. What is the minimum recommended concentration for a bleach solution used
for surface disinfection?
A) 1:10 (one part bleach to ten parts water)
B) 1:100
C) Pure bleach
D) 1:1
6. Bloodborne pathogens are:
A) Harmless bacteria on the skin
,B) Microorganisms in the blood that can cause disease
C) The cells that help with clotting
D) A type of ink pigment
7. Which of these is a required part of an Exposure Control Plan?
A) A list of client preferences
B) A portfolio of the artist's work
C) Procedures for post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
D) A social media policy
8. The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is:
A) Wearing gloves
B) Proper hand washing
C) Using a strong disinfectant
D) Wiping down the chair
9. Single-use items (like needles and razors) should be:
A) Sterilized and reused on the same client
B) Discarded in a regular trash can
C) Placed in a sharps container immediately after use
D) Soaked in alcohol for reuse
10. An autoclave's effectiveness should be verified regularly using:
A) A timer
B) Biological indicators (spore tests)
C) A pressure gauge only
D) The artist's judgment
11. Cross-contamination is:
A) The intentional mixing of ink colors
B) The spread of microorganisms from one surface/person to another
C) A type of artistic style
D) The fading of a tattoo over time
, 12. What type of gloves are recommended for tattooing and piercing?
A) Latex, vinyl, or nitrile
B) Leather work gloves
C) Cotton gloves
D) No gloves are necessary
13. A "universal precaution" means:
A) Treating all clients as if they are infectious
B) Using the same needle type for everyone
C) Only working on healthy skin
D) Having a universal price list
14. The proper way to dispose of a used needle is:
A) To recap it and throw it away
B) To place it directly into a sharps container
C) To bend it and put it in the trash
D) To sterilize it for later use
15. Which government agency regulates the registration of disinfectants?
A) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
B) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
C) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
D) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
16. The purpose of a spore test is to confirm:
A) The ink color is correct
B) The client is not allergic
C) The autoclave is achieving sterilization
D) The stencil is placed properly
17. A surface that has been contaminated with blood or bodily fluids should be:
A) Wiped with a dry paper towel
B) Cleaned and then disinfected with an appropriate solution
C) Ignored until the end of the day
D) Sprayed with air freshener
