BODY ART EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Department - Answer-The Arkansas Department of Health or its authorized agent.
Disinfectant - Answer-A product that is registered by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency and/or the Department of Pesticide Regulation, as indicated on the
label, to reduce or eliminate the presence of disease-causing microorganisms, including
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) for use in
decontaminating work surfaces.
Enzymatic Cleaner or Enzymatic Detergent - Answer-Low-foaming detergents which
add enzymes capable of digesting organic material such as blood and mucous, and
which are labeled as such by the manufacturer.
Establishment - Answer-Any place or facility where body art is performed and that has a
body artist licensed in Arkansas on staff.
Germicidal Solution - Answer-A substance for use in the destruction of pathogenic
microorganisms as indicated on the label.
Guest Artist - Answer-An artist from a state other than Arkansas or a country other than
the United States who:
- holds a license from the body art regulatory board or agency, if in existence, in that
state or country; or
- if an artist license is not available in the guest artist's state or country, can submit to
the Department of evidence professionals experience, employment and education
including:
- proof of blood-borne pathogen certification; and
- proof of employment in a licensed body art facility for at least two (2) years
Instrument - Answer-Equipment used during body art procedures, including without
limitation:
- forceps;
- hemostats;
- needles;
- permanent cosmetic needles and tips;
- receiving tubes;
- tattoo barrels and tubes
ISO - Answer-The International Organization for Standardization
ANSWERS
Department - Answer-The Arkansas Department of Health or its authorized agent.
Disinfectant - Answer-A product that is registered by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency and/or the Department of Pesticide Regulation, as indicated on the
label, to reduce or eliminate the presence of disease-causing microorganisms, including
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) for use in
decontaminating work surfaces.
Enzymatic Cleaner or Enzymatic Detergent - Answer-Low-foaming detergents which
add enzymes capable of digesting organic material such as blood and mucous, and
which are labeled as such by the manufacturer.
Establishment - Answer-Any place or facility where body art is performed and that has a
body artist licensed in Arkansas on staff.
Germicidal Solution - Answer-A substance for use in the destruction of pathogenic
microorganisms as indicated on the label.
Guest Artist - Answer-An artist from a state other than Arkansas or a country other than
the United States who:
- holds a license from the body art regulatory board or agency, if in existence, in that
state or country; or
- if an artist license is not available in the guest artist's state or country, can submit to
the Department of evidence professionals experience, employment and education
including:
- proof of blood-borne pathogen certification; and
- proof of employment in a licensed body art facility for at least two (2) years
Instrument - Answer-Equipment used during body art procedures, including without
limitation:
- forceps;
- hemostats;
- needles;
- permanent cosmetic needles and tips;
- receiving tubes;
- tattoo barrels and tubes
ISO - Answer-The International Organization for Standardization
