Tattoo And Body Piercing Exam/ Questions
with Definitive Solution
What is the definition of a tattoo? - Answer: To Mark or color the skin by pricking in coloring
matter so as to form indelible marks or figures by the production of scars
What is the tattoo studio? - Answer: Any room or space where tattooing is practiced or where
the business of tattooing is conducted
What is sterilization of the needles? - Answer: Holding in an autoclave for 25 minutes at 15
pounds pressure at a temperature of 250°F
What kind of piercing studios do not require permits? - Answer: Studios using a mechanized,
presterilized ear piercing system, that penetrates outer perimeter of the ear
What is a blood-borne pathogen? - Answer: microorganism that can cause disease
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, What are some examples of blood-borne pathogens? - Answer: Hepatitis B and C, HIV
What is a blood exposure incident? - Answer: Piercing of the skin that produces blood from the
client which comes in contact with an open cut, mouth, or other membrane
What is an exposure control plan? - Answer: A written plan that illuminates or minimize his
employee and client exposure to blood-borne pathogen's and other communicable diseases
What are requirements for body piercing materials? - Answer: Purchased presterilized
instruments that are sold individually packaged with a lot number from a sterilization facility
What is sterilization? - Answer: Destruction of all living organisms including spores
What are some general requirements for body piercing studios? - Answer: Certificate of
registration before beginning any piercing, separate guidelines for temporary and mobile
facilities, must meet all requirements state code
What certificates do you need for body piercing? - Answer: The shop needs a certification as
well as each piercer needs an individual certification, OEHS application
Are body piercing permits transferable? - Answer: No
How much are body piercing permit renewals? - Answer: $100
What are facility requirements for body piercing? - Answer: Separate room, Smooth sealed
concrete walls, separate cleaning room, separate sink, ultrasonic sterilization unit with bio
hazard symbol
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with Definitive Solution
What is the definition of a tattoo? - Answer: To Mark or color the skin by pricking in coloring
matter so as to form indelible marks or figures by the production of scars
What is the tattoo studio? - Answer: Any room or space where tattooing is practiced or where
the business of tattooing is conducted
What is sterilization of the needles? - Answer: Holding in an autoclave for 25 minutes at 15
pounds pressure at a temperature of 250°F
What kind of piercing studios do not require permits? - Answer: Studios using a mechanized,
presterilized ear piercing system, that penetrates outer perimeter of the ear
What is a blood-borne pathogen? - Answer: microorganism that can cause disease
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, What are some examples of blood-borne pathogens? - Answer: Hepatitis B and C, HIV
What is a blood exposure incident? - Answer: Piercing of the skin that produces blood from the
client which comes in contact with an open cut, mouth, or other membrane
What is an exposure control plan? - Answer: A written plan that illuminates or minimize his
employee and client exposure to blood-borne pathogen's and other communicable diseases
What are requirements for body piercing materials? - Answer: Purchased presterilized
instruments that are sold individually packaged with a lot number from a sterilization facility
What is sterilization? - Answer: Destruction of all living organisms including spores
What are some general requirements for body piercing studios? - Answer: Certificate of
registration before beginning any piercing, separate guidelines for temporary and mobile
facilities, must meet all requirements state code
What certificates do you need for body piercing? - Answer: The shop needs a certification as
well as each piercer needs an individual certification, OEHS application
Are body piercing permits transferable? - Answer: No
How much are body piercing permit renewals? - Answer: $100
What are facility requirements for body piercing? - Answer: Separate room, Smooth sealed
concrete walls, separate cleaning room, separate sink, ultrasonic sterilization unit with bio
hazard symbol
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