Tattoo Specific BBP studies
Hepatitis C transmission is not a concern in a tattoo studio as there is no evidence that
hepatitis is spread by tattooing or piercing.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
This blood borne pathogen is highly contagious and survives in dry blood for up to 7
days.
A) Hepatitis C
B) HIV
C) Hepatitis B
D) All of the above - answerC) Hepatitis B
People infected with blood borne pathogens are typically asymptomatic for years before
they display any symptom of disease or infection.
A) True
B) False - answerA) True
Visible blood or bio-contaminants on instruments or needles are NOT necessary for
infection to be transmitted. All used or contaminated instruments are considered a
biohazard.
A) True
B) False - answerA) True
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards do not apply to tattoo & piercing artists
because they do not work with blood.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Hepatitis C virus can survive outside the human body at normal temperature for up to 4
days.
A) True
B) False - answerA) True
HIV is 100 times more contagious than Hepatitis B.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Bloodborne pathogens are transmitted the following ways EXCEPT :
A) Sex with infected partner
B) Sharing needles
C) Contact with blood
, D) Kissing - answerD) Kissing
If you notice that a client's skin has small rashes (look like spider bites), what should
you do?
A) Ask the client to see a doctor and get clearance
B) Clean the skin, wear gloves and a mask, and perform the procedure
C) Go ahead and perform the procedure without cleaning the skin because the
antiseptics might sting and you're protected by PPE
D) Inform the client that they might consider better hygiene practices - answerA) Ask the
client to see a doctor and get clearance
Hepatitis B vaccination is NOT effective, if given after an exposure that has already
occurred.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Due to the high pressures and heat in an autoclave, no pathogens can survive in any
blood or tissue on an instrument. Pre-washing instruments and jewelry is unnecessary
when using an autoclave.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
The rate of newly diagnosed Hepatitis B infection has declined because people are not
getting tested.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Instruments are packaged in self-sealing autoclave bag systems to prevent
discoloration due to heat.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Once you have received Hepatitis B vaccination, you are immune for the rest of your
life.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Persons with chronic hepatitis B virus are infectious throughout their life and can infect
family, friends and co-workers.
A) True
B) False - answerA) True
Exposure incident report shall contain _____ .
A) Date & Time of Exposure
B) Client's information
C) Instruments involved
Hepatitis C transmission is not a concern in a tattoo studio as there is no evidence that
hepatitis is spread by tattooing or piercing.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
This blood borne pathogen is highly contagious and survives in dry blood for up to 7
days.
A) Hepatitis C
B) HIV
C) Hepatitis B
D) All of the above - answerC) Hepatitis B
People infected with blood borne pathogens are typically asymptomatic for years before
they display any symptom of disease or infection.
A) True
B) False - answerA) True
Visible blood or bio-contaminants on instruments or needles are NOT necessary for
infection to be transmitted. All used or contaminated instruments are considered a
biohazard.
A) True
B) False - answerA) True
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards do not apply to tattoo & piercing artists
because they do not work with blood.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Hepatitis C virus can survive outside the human body at normal temperature for up to 4
days.
A) True
B) False - answerA) True
HIV is 100 times more contagious than Hepatitis B.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Bloodborne pathogens are transmitted the following ways EXCEPT :
A) Sex with infected partner
B) Sharing needles
C) Contact with blood
, D) Kissing - answerD) Kissing
If you notice that a client's skin has small rashes (look like spider bites), what should
you do?
A) Ask the client to see a doctor and get clearance
B) Clean the skin, wear gloves and a mask, and perform the procedure
C) Go ahead and perform the procedure without cleaning the skin because the
antiseptics might sting and you're protected by PPE
D) Inform the client that they might consider better hygiene practices - answerA) Ask the
client to see a doctor and get clearance
Hepatitis B vaccination is NOT effective, if given after an exposure that has already
occurred.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Due to the high pressures and heat in an autoclave, no pathogens can survive in any
blood or tissue on an instrument. Pre-washing instruments and jewelry is unnecessary
when using an autoclave.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
The rate of newly diagnosed Hepatitis B infection has declined because people are not
getting tested.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Instruments are packaged in self-sealing autoclave bag systems to prevent
discoloration due to heat.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Once you have received Hepatitis B vaccination, you are immune for the rest of your
life.
A) True
B) False - answerB) False
Persons with chronic hepatitis B virus are infectious throughout their life and can infect
family, friends and co-workers.
A) True
B) False - answerA) True
Exposure incident report shall contain _____ .
A) Date & Time of Exposure
B) Client's information
C) Instruments involved
