TATTOO TEST (OKLAHOMA) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Aseptic technique - ANSWER-a hygienic practice which prevents and hinders the direct
transfer of microorganisms, regardless of pathogenicity, from one person or place to
another person or place.
Autoclave - ANSWER-a piece of medical equipment that employs the steam under
pressure method of sterilization.
Bloodborne pathogen certification - ANSWER-a training program that shall contain a
general explanation of epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases.
Body piercing - ANSWER-a procedure in which an opening is created in a human body
solely for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration; provided, however, the
term does not include ear piercing [21:842.1.B].
Body piercing operator - ANSWER-any person who owns, controls, operates, conducts,
or manages any permanent body piercing establishment, whether actually performing
the work of body piercing or not [21:842.1(C)(3)].
Church - ANSWER-an establishment, other than a private dwelling, where religious
services are usually conducted [21:842.3(C)(3)(b).
Client - ANSWER-a person requesting the application of a body piercing or tattoo.
Contaminated waste - ANSWER-any liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially
infectious materials; contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially
infectious materials in a liquid or semi- liquid state if compressed; items that are caked
with dried blood and other potentially infectious materials, as defined in 29 Code of
Federal Regulations Part 1910.1030, known as "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne
Pathogens".
CPR Certification - ANSWER-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and shall include
instruction for the basic adult CPR training.
Department - ANSWER-the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
Disinfection - ANSWER-the destruction of disease-causing microorganisms on
inanimate objects or surfaces, thereby rendering these objects safe for use or handling;
a process of reducing the number of microorganisms on cleaned procedure surfaces
and equipment to a safe level with germicidal solution as has been approved by the
Department.
, Ear piercing - ANSWER-puncturing the lobe of the ear not to include cartilage.
Ear piercing gun - ANSWER-a device that pierces an individual's ear lobe using a
single-use stud and clasp ear piercing system.
Equipment - ANSWER-all machinery, including fixtures, containers, vessels, tools,
devices, implements, furniture, display and storage areas, sinks and all other apparatus
and appurtenances used in connection with body piercing and tattooing procedures.
First aid certification - ANSWER-a training program that includes instruction in injury
and acute illness.
Germicidal solution - ANSWER-a cleansing agent that kills disease- causing
microorganisms on hard surfaces and is a disinfectant or sanitizer registered with the
Environmental Protection Agency.
Germicidal soap - ANSWER-an agent designed for use on the skin that kills disease-
causing microorganisms.
Handwashing facility - ANSWER-a sink equipped with hot and cold or tempered running
water under pressure, used for washing hands, arms or other portions of the body.
HBV - ANSWER-Hepatitis B virus and is a DNA virus that attacks the liver causing
serious disease.
HCV - ANSWER-Hepatitis C virus and is a RNA virus found in the blood of persons who
have the disease which attacks the liver causing serious disease.
HIV - ANSWER-human immunodeficiency virus
Hot water - ANSWER-water that attains and maintains a temperature as specified in
OAC 158:30. Water at a temperature greater than or equal to
110°F (43°C).
Instruments used for body piercing - ANSWER-disposable or reusable instruments that
may contact a client's body or body fluids during body piercing procedures.
Instruments used for tattooing - ANSWER-disposable or reusable instruments that may
contact a client's body or body fluids during tattooing procedures.
Integrator strips - ANSWER-strips or devices used in pouches or autoclave chambers
that prove the condition of sterilization has been met.
Jewelry - ANSWER-any personal ornament inserted into a newly pierced area.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Aseptic technique - ANSWER-a hygienic practice which prevents and hinders the direct
transfer of microorganisms, regardless of pathogenicity, from one person or place to
another person or place.
Autoclave - ANSWER-a piece of medical equipment that employs the steam under
pressure method of sterilization.
Bloodborne pathogen certification - ANSWER-a training program that shall contain a
general explanation of epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases.
Body piercing - ANSWER-a procedure in which an opening is created in a human body
solely for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration; provided, however, the
term does not include ear piercing [21:842.1.B].
Body piercing operator - ANSWER-any person who owns, controls, operates, conducts,
or manages any permanent body piercing establishment, whether actually performing
the work of body piercing or not [21:842.1(C)(3)].
Church - ANSWER-an establishment, other than a private dwelling, where religious
services are usually conducted [21:842.3(C)(3)(b).
Client - ANSWER-a person requesting the application of a body piercing or tattoo.
Contaminated waste - ANSWER-any liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially
infectious materials; contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially
infectious materials in a liquid or semi- liquid state if compressed; items that are caked
with dried blood and other potentially infectious materials, as defined in 29 Code of
Federal Regulations Part 1910.1030, known as "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne
Pathogens".
CPR Certification - ANSWER-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and shall include
instruction for the basic adult CPR training.
Department - ANSWER-the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
Disinfection - ANSWER-the destruction of disease-causing microorganisms on
inanimate objects or surfaces, thereby rendering these objects safe for use or handling;
a process of reducing the number of microorganisms on cleaned procedure surfaces
and equipment to a safe level with germicidal solution as has been approved by the
Department.
, Ear piercing - ANSWER-puncturing the lobe of the ear not to include cartilage.
Ear piercing gun - ANSWER-a device that pierces an individual's ear lobe using a
single-use stud and clasp ear piercing system.
Equipment - ANSWER-all machinery, including fixtures, containers, vessels, tools,
devices, implements, furniture, display and storage areas, sinks and all other apparatus
and appurtenances used in connection with body piercing and tattooing procedures.
First aid certification - ANSWER-a training program that includes instruction in injury
and acute illness.
Germicidal solution - ANSWER-a cleansing agent that kills disease- causing
microorganisms on hard surfaces and is a disinfectant or sanitizer registered with the
Environmental Protection Agency.
Germicidal soap - ANSWER-an agent designed for use on the skin that kills disease-
causing microorganisms.
Handwashing facility - ANSWER-a sink equipped with hot and cold or tempered running
water under pressure, used for washing hands, arms or other portions of the body.
HBV - ANSWER-Hepatitis B virus and is a DNA virus that attacks the liver causing
serious disease.
HCV - ANSWER-Hepatitis C virus and is a RNA virus found in the blood of persons who
have the disease which attacks the liver causing serious disease.
HIV - ANSWER-human immunodeficiency virus
Hot water - ANSWER-water that attains and maintains a temperature as specified in
OAC 158:30. Water at a temperature greater than or equal to
110°F (43°C).
Instruments used for body piercing - ANSWER-disposable or reusable instruments that
may contact a client's body or body fluids during body piercing procedures.
Instruments used for tattooing - ANSWER-disposable or reusable instruments that may
contact a client's body or body fluids during tattooing procedures.
Integrator strips - ANSWER-strips or devices used in pouches or autoclave chambers
that prove the condition of sterilization has been met.
Jewelry - ANSWER-any personal ornament inserted into a newly pierced area.
