TATTOO SPECIFIC BBP STUDIES QUESTIONS 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS

TATTOO SPECIFIC BBP STUDIES QUESTIONS
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
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 - Accurate answers B) 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 - Accurate answers C) 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 - Accurate answers A) 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 - Accurate answers A) True

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards do not apply to tattoo & piercing artists because they do not
work with blood.
A) True
B) False - Accurate answers B) False

Hepatitis C virus can survive outside the human body at normal temperature for up to 4 days.
A) True
B) False - Accurate answers A) True

HIV is 100 times more contagious than Hepatitis B.
A) True
B) False - Accurate answers B) False

Bloodborne pathogens are transmitted the following ways EXCEPT :
A) Sex with infected partner
B) Sharing needles
C) Contact with blood
D) Kissing - Accurate answers D) 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 - Accurate answers A) 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 - Accurate answers B) 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 - Accurate answers B) False

The rate of newly diagnosed Hepatitis B infection has declined because people are not getting tested.
A) True
B) False - Accurate answers B) False

Instruments are packaged in self-sealing autoclave bag systems to prevent discoloration due to heat.
A) True
B) False - Accurate answers B) False

Once you have received Hepatitis B vaccination, you are immune for the rest of your life.
A) True
B) False - Accurate answers B) False

Persons with chronic hepatitis B virus are infectious throughout their life and can infect family, friends
and co-workers.
A) True
B) False - Accurate answers A) True

Exposure incident report shall contain _____ .
A) Date & Time of Exposure
B) Client's information
C) Instruments involved
D) All of the above - Accurate answers D) All of the above

Needles used in the tattooing process should be single use needles. They are to be disposed of in an
approved 'sharps' container upon completion of the tattoo.
A) True
B) False - Accurate answers A) True

If an artist just needs to refill an ink cap for a client they've already been working on, the gloves should
be taken off prior to refilling, even when using a clean paper towel to open the nozzle.
A) True
B) False - Accurate answers A) True