BODY PIERCING (BLS & ALS)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, UPDATED
2026, A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS,
SUCCESS ASSURED
Q: Which of the following is considered the base of the tongue? ANSWER:
The back of the tongue. ✔✔
Anatomy Note: The tongue is divided into the apex (tip), body (anterior
two-thirds), and base (posterior one-third). The base is the portion that is
anchored to the hyoid bone and is not visible when the mouth is closed.
Q: Which is accurate about removing body jewelry? ANSWER: If done,
reasons should be clearly documented. ✔✔
Medical/Legal Context: In clinical or emergency settings, if jewelry must
be removed (e.g., for an MRI, surgery, or to manage an infection), the
practitioner should document exactly why it was removed and whether it
was replaced with a non-conductive retainer or left out entirely.
Q: Body piercing is most common in which group? ANSWER: 18-24 year
olds. ✔✔
Demographics: This age group represents the highest percentage of
individuals seeking new piercings, particularly oral and facial adornments.
Q: What is the American Dental Association's (ADA) position on intraoral
and perioral piercing? ANSWER: Against. ✔✔
The Reason: The ADA officially opposes oral piercing and tongue splitting
due to the high risk of negative health outcomes, including chipped teeth,
gum recession, nerve damage, and potentially fatal infections like Ludwig’s
Angina.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, UPDATED
2026, A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS,
SUCCESS ASSURED
Q: Which of the following is considered the base of the tongue? ANSWER:
The back of the tongue. ✔✔
Anatomy Note: The tongue is divided into the apex (tip), body (anterior
two-thirds), and base (posterior one-third). The base is the portion that is
anchored to the hyoid bone and is not visible when the mouth is closed.
Q: Which is accurate about removing body jewelry? ANSWER: If done,
reasons should be clearly documented. ✔✔
Medical/Legal Context: In clinical or emergency settings, if jewelry must
be removed (e.g., for an MRI, surgery, or to manage an infection), the
practitioner should document exactly why it was removed and whether it
was replaced with a non-conductive retainer or left out entirely.
Q: Body piercing is most common in which group? ANSWER: 18-24 year
olds. ✔✔
Demographics: This age group represents the highest percentage of
individuals seeking new piercings, particularly oral and facial adornments.
Q: What is the American Dental Association's (ADA) position on intraoral
and perioral piercing? ANSWER: Against. ✔✔
The Reason: The ADA officially opposes oral piercing and tongue splitting
due to the high risk of negative health outcomes, including chipped teeth,
gum recession, nerve damage, and potentially fatal infections like Ludwig’s
Angina.
