TATTOO LICENSE TEST NYC EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - ANSWER-Virus that causes AIDS. Takes from
1 to 6 months for blood to test positive for antibodies after virus enters the body.
Immunization - ANSWER-Method to produce immunity (protection from infection) using
vaccines
Infection - ANSWER-Condition resulting from presence and multiplication of
microorganisms in the body. Not all show signs of symptoms but it is still transmittable
Infection control - ANSWER-Practices and strategies that aim to minimize the risk of
spreading infections, prevents client to client, client to tattooist, and tattooist to client
spreading.
Infectious waste - ANSWER-Includes human waste, animal waste, and objects and
materials contaminated with blood or bodily fluids with disease causing microorganisms
or viruses. Items saturated in blood, needles and syringes and other shapes should be
handled with precaution
Instrument - ANSWER-Tool used to perform a specific function (ie needle) usually made
from stainless steel to withstand heat during sterilization
Latex - ANSWER-Natural rubber made from sap of tree, (gloves made from)
Latex Allergy - ANSWER-Reaction to protein in sap of tree.
Microorganism - ANSWER-Aka a germ, bacteria, virus, or fungus
Mucous membrane - ANSWER-Sheets of tissue that line various openings of the body
such as the mouth, nose, eyes, or genitals
Pathogen - ANSWER-Microorganism that can cause disease in humans
Regulated infectious waste - ANSWER-All waste, visibly dripping with blood that could
potentially be contaminated with disease causing microorganisms, presents a
recognized infectious hazard to waste disposal workers and environment if appropriate
precautions are not used
Reusable - ANSWER-Instrument designated by manufacturer as suitable for
reprocessing and reuse.
, Sharps - ANSWER-Any article that can pierce the skin and cause punctures or cuts.
Needles and disposable razors
Single use - ANSWER-Instrument or gloves labeled for one use only, to be discarded
after use
Stencil - ANSWER-Single use paper stencil
Sterile gloves - ANSWER-Single use that are sterile at time of use, package labels them
as sterile
Sterilization - ANSWER-Process that destroys all forms of microbial life including the
most resistant forms (ie bacterial spores by heat, chemicals, or gases)
Standard precautions - ANSWER-Work practices that require everyone to assume that
blood and body fluids are a potential source of infection, independent of perceived risk.
Protective barriers and safe workspace practices and safe disposal of body substances
and soiled material
Tattoo - ANSWER-Mark on the body of person made with indelible ink or pigments
injected beneath outer layer of skin/ or to make such a mark
Tattooist - ANSWER-Person who applies tattoo on body of another person
Virus - ANSWER-Microorganism that is smaller than bacteria and reproduces inside
human cells and may cause infection. They can survive for hours or days on inanimate
surfaced and can be transferred into the body through abraded skin
Documented Risk of Infection Following Tattooing - ANSWER-Besides viral diseases
HIV HCV and HBV, warts, toxic shock syndrome, tuberculosis, inoculation leprosy, and
molluscum contagiousum
Skin disorders - ANSWER-Body may form bumps called granulomas around tattoo
particles especially with red ink, raised excessive scarring (keloids)
Shop zones - ANSWER-Separate function specific client zone for tattooing and cleaning
sterilizing area with washing sink and holding basins for disinfection and sterilization
(once a day on sink) movement of instruments and equipment from dirty to sterile to
clean
Shop requirements - ANSWER-Hot and cold water, hand washing and utility sink,
cabinets and storage that is dry and clean, sufficient bench space, public washrooms
Instruments - ANSWER-Reusable instruments should be smooth, non corrosive, and
constructed of heat resistant materials for sterilization ie stainless steel
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - ANSWER-Virus that causes AIDS. Takes from
1 to 6 months for blood to test positive for antibodies after virus enters the body.
Immunization - ANSWER-Method to produce immunity (protection from infection) using
vaccines
Infection - ANSWER-Condition resulting from presence and multiplication of
microorganisms in the body. Not all show signs of symptoms but it is still transmittable
Infection control - ANSWER-Practices and strategies that aim to minimize the risk of
spreading infections, prevents client to client, client to tattooist, and tattooist to client
spreading.
Infectious waste - ANSWER-Includes human waste, animal waste, and objects and
materials contaminated with blood or bodily fluids with disease causing microorganisms
or viruses. Items saturated in blood, needles and syringes and other shapes should be
handled with precaution
Instrument - ANSWER-Tool used to perform a specific function (ie needle) usually made
from stainless steel to withstand heat during sterilization
Latex - ANSWER-Natural rubber made from sap of tree, (gloves made from)
Latex Allergy - ANSWER-Reaction to protein in sap of tree.
Microorganism - ANSWER-Aka a germ, bacteria, virus, or fungus
Mucous membrane - ANSWER-Sheets of tissue that line various openings of the body
such as the mouth, nose, eyes, or genitals
Pathogen - ANSWER-Microorganism that can cause disease in humans
Regulated infectious waste - ANSWER-All waste, visibly dripping with blood that could
potentially be contaminated with disease causing microorganisms, presents a
recognized infectious hazard to waste disposal workers and environment if appropriate
precautions are not used
Reusable - ANSWER-Instrument designated by manufacturer as suitable for
reprocessing and reuse.
, Sharps - ANSWER-Any article that can pierce the skin and cause punctures or cuts.
Needles and disposable razors
Single use - ANSWER-Instrument or gloves labeled for one use only, to be discarded
after use
Stencil - ANSWER-Single use paper stencil
Sterile gloves - ANSWER-Single use that are sterile at time of use, package labels them
as sterile
Sterilization - ANSWER-Process that destroys all forms of microbial life including the
most resistant forms (ie bacterial spores by heat, chemicals, or gases)
Standard precautions - ANSWER-Work practices that require everyone to assume that
blood and body fluids are a potential source of infection, independent of perceived risk.
Protective barriers and safe workspace practices and safe disposal of body substances
and soiled material
Tattoo - ANSWER-Mark on the body of person made with indelible ink or pigments
injected beneath outer layer of skin/ or to make such a mark
Tattooist - ANSWER-Person who applies tattoo on body of another person
Virus - ANSWER-Microorganism that is smaller than bacteria and reproduces inside
human cells and may cause infection. They can survive for hours or days on inanimate
surfaced and can be transferred into the body through abraded skin
Documented Risk of Infection Following Tattooing - ANSWER-Besides viral diseases
HIV HCV and HBV, warts, toxic shock syndrome, tuberculosis, inoculation leprosy, and
molluscum contagiousum
Skin disorders - ANSWER-Body may form bumps called granulomas around tattoo
particles especially with red ink, raised excessive scarring (keloids)
Shop zones - ANSWER-Separate function specific client zone for tattooing and cleaning
sterilizing area with washing sink and holding basins for disinfection and sterilization
(once a day on sink) movement of instruments and equipment from dirty to sterile to
clean
Shop requirements - ANSWER-Hot and cold water, hand washing and utility sink,
cabinets and storage that is dry and clean, sufficient bench space, public washrooms
Instruments - ANSWER-Reusable instruments should be smooth, non corrosive, and
constructed of heat resistant materials for sterilization ie stainless steel
