Tattoo Specific BBP studies UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - A) True
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards do not apply to tattoo & piercing artists because they do
not work with blood.
A) True
B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - B) False
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Hepatitis C virus can survive outside the human body at normal temperature for up to 4 days.
A) True
B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - A) True
HIV is 100 times more contagious than Hepatitis B.
A) True
B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - B) False
Bloodborne pathogens are transmitted the following ways EXCEPT :
A) Sex with infected partner
B) Sharing needles
C) Contact with blood
D) Kissing - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - B) False