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Tattoo Oregon Test Questions and Correct Answers/
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What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol
Ans: antiseptic
What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other
appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90 days
Ans: absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other
appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
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c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis,
permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a station to
work from and is considered place of employment
Ans: establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide
Ans: sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false
Ans: true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
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c) ringworm
d) jock itch
Ans: Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a procedure?
true/false
Ans: true
What sinks do not qualify as a water source for the facility premises?
a) employee hand washing sinks
b) bathroom sinks
c) sinks with less than 30 lbs of pressure
d) sinks with more than 30 lbs of pressure
Ans: b) bathroom sinks
What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections, including
HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
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Ans: good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on c) Take
gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin
Ans: c) Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
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.
a) Is pregnant
b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use
Ans: a) Is pregnant
What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
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Tattoo Oregon Test Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol
Ans: antiseptic
What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other
appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90 days
Ans: absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other
appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
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c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis,
permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a station to
work from and is considered place of employment
Ans: establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide
Ans: sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false
Ans: true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
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c) ringworm
d) jock itch
Ans: Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a procedure?
true/false
Ans: true
What sinks do not qualify as a water source for the facility premises?
a) employee hand washing sinks
b) bathroom sinks
c) sinks with less than 30 lbs of pressure
d) sinks with more than 30 lbs of pressure
Ans: b) bathroom sinks
What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections, including
HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
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Ans: good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on c) Take
gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin
Ans: c) Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use
Ans: a) Is pregnant
What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
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