GA body art rules Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
True or false:
These regulations do not apply to a physician or osteopath licensed under OCGA or to
a technician acting under the direct supervision of such licensed physician - Answer-
True
True or false:
The department and the applicable healthy authority retain the authority to inivesigate
consumer complaints and outbreaks relating to the alleged misuse or improper
disinfection of ear piercing systems - Answer-True
True or false:
These rules shall take effect six months after official posting by the Secretary of State -
Answer-True
Antimicrobal solution - Answer-Any solution capable of killing or used to retard the
growth if microorganisms approved for application to human skin, and includes all
products labeled accordingly, as approved by the FDA; when refereijf to antimicrobal
mouth wash only those approved for use may be applieed in the studio such as
hydrogen peroxide, alcohol based solution, or others found in the hospital or dental
settting
Antiseptic - Answer-Agent or substance that will destroy or inhibit the growth and
development of infectious microorganisms on human skin or mucous membranes
Aseptic technique - Answer-To render or maintain free from infectious material so as to
prevent or transmission of infectious agents
ASTM - Answer-American Society for Testing and Materials International
Autoclave - Answer-An apparatus for the sterilization of materials, using steam under
pressure at a specific temperature over a period of time per manufacturer's
specifications.
For the sake of these, all autoclaves should be class B, class S, or other medical grade
autoclave as specified by manufacturer for sterilization of body art equipment and
jewelry
Biomedical waste includes - Answer-Pathological waste
Biological waste
Sharps
Discarded equipment and parts
, Blood
Bloodborne pathogens
Pathological waste - Answer-All recognizable human tissues which are removed during
procedures
Biological waste - Answer-Blood and blood products, exudates, secretions, suctioning,
and other body fluids which contain free liquids and cannot be or are not directly
discarded into a municipal sewer system.
Biological waste does not include - Answer-Wipes, paper towels, containing a small
amount of blood or body fluids that would not drip if materials were compressed
Sharps - Answer-Any discarded article that may cause punctures or cute such as
needles and Razor blades
Blood - Answer-Human blood
Human blood components
Products made from human blood
Bloodborne pathogens - Answer-Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human
blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited
to, hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Board of health - Answer-Local county board of health or health authority
Body art - Answer-Tattoo or piercing placed on the body of a person for aesthetic or
cosmetic purpose
In Georgia Body art does not include - Answer-Implants under the skin, which are
prohibited unless such medical procedure is performed by someone licensed under the
Georgia medical composite board
Body artist - Answer-Any person who performs body art
Does not include a physician or osteopath under chapter 34 of title 43 or technician
under these
Body artist certification - Answer-A certification issued by the department to a
specifically identified person who is qualified to engage in the practice of body art in
accordance with these regulations and in conjunction with a permitted studio
Body art advisory committee - Answer-A committee that may be established by the
department to provide technical guidance on the practice of body art, if establish, the
committee shall be composed of one individual from the state, environmental health
program, one district, environmental health, Director in 1 county, environmental health
Correct Answers
True or false:
These regulations do not apply to a physician or osteopath licensed under OCGA or to
a technician acting under the direct supervision of such licensed physician - Answer-
True
True or false:
The department and the applicable healthy authority retain the authority to inivesigate
consumer complaints and outbreaks relating to the alleged misuse or improper
disinfection of ear piercing systems - Answer-True
True or false:
These rules shall take effect six months after official posting by the Secretary of State -
Answer-True
Antimicrobal solution - Answer-Any solution capable of killing or used to retard the
growth if microorganisms approved for application to human skin, and includes all
products labeled accordingly, as approved by the FDA; when refereijf to antimicrobal
mouth wash only those approved for use may be applieed in the studio such as
hydrogen peroxide, alcohol based solution, or others found in the hospital or dental
settting
Antiseptic - Answer-Agent or substance that will destroy or inhibit the growth and
development of infectious microorganisms on human skin or mucous membranes
Aseptic technique - Answer-To render or maintain free from infectious material so as to
prevent or transmission of infectious agents
ASTM - Answer-American Society for Testing and Materials International
Autoclave - Answer-An apparatus for the sterilization of materials, using steam under
pressure at a specific temperature over a period of time per manufacturer's
specifications.
For the sake of these, all autoclaves should be class B, class S, or other medical grade
autoclave as specified by manufacturer for sterilization of body art equipment and
jewelry
Biomedical waste includes - Answer-Pathological waste
Biological waste
Sharps
Discarded equipment and parts
, Blood
Bloodborne pathogens
Pathological waste - Answer-All recognizable human tissues which are removed during
procedures
Biological waste - Answer-Blood and blood products, exudates, secretions, suctioning,
and other body fluids which contain free liquids and cannot be or are not directly
discarded into a municipal sewer system.
Biological waste does not include - Answer-Wipes, paper towels, containing a small
amount of blood or body fluids that would not drip if materials were compressed
Sharps - Answer-Any discarded article that may cause punctures or cute such as
needles and Razor blades
Blood - Answer-Human blood
Human blood components
Products made from human blood
Bloodborne pathogens - Answer-Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human
blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited
to, hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Board of health - Answer-Local county board of health or health authority
Body art - Answer-Tattoo or piercing placed on the body of a person for aesthetic or
cosmetic purpose
In Georgia Body art does not include - Answer-Implants under the skin, which are
prohibited unless such medical procedure is performed by someone licensed under the
Georgia medical composite board
Body artist - Answer-Any person who performs body art
Does not include a physician or osteopath under chapter 34 of title 43 or technician
under these
Body artist certification - Answer-A certification issued by the department to a
specifically identified person who is qualified to engage in the practice of body art in
accordance with these regulations and in conjunction with a permitted studio
Body art advisory committee - Answer-A committee that may be established by the
department to provide technical guidance on the practice of body art, if establish, the
committee shall be composed of one individual from the state, environmental health
program, one district, environmental health, Director in 1 county, environmental health
