Tattoo And Body Piercing Exam Q&A
What is the definition of a tattoo? ANS - To Mark or color the skin by
pricking in coloring matter so as to form indelible marks or figures by the
production of scars
What is the tattoo studio? ANS - Any room or space where tattooing is
practiced or where the business of tattooing is conducted
What is sterilization of the needles? ANS - Holding in an autoclave for 25
minutes at 15 pounds pressure at a temperature of 250°F
What are the main pieces of studio sanitation? ANS - Washing hands prior
to working on each person and when interruptions occur, blow drying or
single use towels, disposable gloves
What are the requirements for a work chair? ANS - Smooth, white colored,
non-absorbent, corrosive resistant, and easily sanitized
What is the exemption for work chairs? ANS - If the chair was in use prior
to June 9, 2010 then it may be examples of the light color requirement
What are sanitation requirements for materials? ANS - All materials
applied to humans skins shall be from a single use or transferred from bulk to
single use container and be disposed of after each use
What must be prepared before the tattooing process begins? ANS -
Records including; name and signature, address, ID, date design and location
of tattoo
What must be done after a tattoo is finished? ANS - Aftercare instructions
must be given to each patron, and also posted clearly in the studio
What are some rules for tattoo artists? ANS - They must wear clean outer
garments and if they have illnesses that may be transmitted to others they
cannot tattoo until they are no longer experiencing symptoms
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What must be done to a patron skin before tattooing? ANS - Shaving of
body hair with a single use disposable razor, antibacterial solution applied to
area of skin, use of a paper or acetate stencil
What are requirements for dyes and pigments? ANS - Only non-toxic and
sterile dies, from approved suppliers, single use containers, disposed of any
unused material in containers
What must be used on each patron only once? ANS - A new set of needles
How do you use an autoclave? ANS - Materials placed and trans parent
bags that are dated and have a list of content, bags or speak color-coded and
re-sterilized if not used within six months
What are some other requirements for tattooing instruments? ANS -
Disposable instruments must be stored between uses and also
washed/sterilized
How do you sterilize non-disposable instruments? ANS - Since under hot
water clean and sanitize in germicidal solution
What are the light requirements for studio? ANS - 50 Foot candles of light
What are some building requirements? ANS - Adequate ventilation, light
color walls and ceilings, impervious floors, restroom for customers
What cannot be done while tattooing is occurring? ANS - Cleaning of
building or instruments
What are work room requirements for tattooing? ANS - Separate room, no
food drink smoking were animals, hand sink required in each workstation
What are requirements for hand sinks and workstations? ANS - Hot and
cold running water, foot/wrist/lever controls, soap germicide and hand brush
What is required for disposal of waste? ANS - Sharps containers, medical
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