TATTOO OREGON TEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS [DETAILED ANSWERS] 2026 UPDATED
VERSION |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections, including
HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ - good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on
c) Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - c) Take gloves
off, wash hands, put new gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
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,b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - a) Is pregnant
What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible side
effects and restrictions
d) Possible reactions, side effects, and potential complications of the tattooing
process. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - c) Verbal and written instructions regarding
care following service, possible side effects and restrictions
What are the approved sterilization modes for instruments used in the practice of
permanent color or tattoo artist services?
a) Madacide or alcohol
b) Ultrasonic or Alcohol
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
d) Single-use or ultrasonic
. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
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,a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - c) Madacide
What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal activity
c) A chemical that inhibits the growth of bacteria
d) Antibacterial chemical - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - b) A chemical demonstrating
bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal activity
What is the name of a puncture resistant, leak proof container that can be closed
for handling, storage, transportation and disposal?
a) Storage container
b) Sharps container
c) Tool box
d) Safety container - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - b) Sharps container
What can be substituted for hand towels?
a) A clean, common towel
b) Hand blower
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, c) Your shirt, if its clean
.
d) Medical guaze - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - b) Hand blower
What types of pets or animals are permitted in the business facility?
a) Licensed Family Pets
b) Any that are kept in a kennel
c) Therapy animals, fish, animals kept in a terrarium.
d) Birds - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - c) Therapy animals, fish, animals kept in a
terrarium.
Fissures, scars, erosions, and cysts are examples of:
a) Primary lesions
.
b) Secondary lesions
c) Ulcers
d) Sclerotic lesions - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - b) Secondary lesions
What must happen to instruments prior to sterilization?
a) Washed with warm water
b) Sanitized with Madacide
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CORRECT ANSWERS [DETAILED ANSWERS] 2026 UPDATED
VERSION |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections, including
HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ - good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on
c) Take gloves off, wash hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - c) Take gloves
off, wash hands, put new gloves on
Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
Pg. 1
,b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - a) Is pregnant
What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible side
effects and restrictions
d) Possible reactions, side effects, and potential complications of the tattooing
process. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - c) Verbal and written instructions regarding
care following service, possible side effects and restrictions
What are the approved sterilization modes for instruments used in the practice of
permanent color or tattoo artist services?
a) Madacide or alcohol
b) Ultrasonic or Alcohol
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
d) Single-use or ultrasonic
. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
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,a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - c) Madacide
What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal activity
c) A chemical that inhibits the growth of bacteria
d) Antibacterial chemical - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - b) A chemical demonstrating
bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal activity
What is the name of a puncture resistant, leak proof container that can be closed
for handling, storage, transportation and disposal?
a) Storage container
b) Sharps container
c) Tool box
d) Safety container - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - b) Sharps container
What can be substituted for hand towels?
a) A clean, common towel
b) Hand blower
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, c) Your shirt, if its clean
.
d) Medical guaze - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - b) Hand blower
What types of pets or animals are permitted in the business facility?
a) Licensed Family Pets
b) Any that are kept in a kennel
c) Therapy animals, fish, animals kept in a terrarium.
d) Birds - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - c) Therapy animals, fish, animals kept in a
terrarium.
Fissures, scars, erosions, and cysts are examples of:
a) Primary lesions
.
b) Secondary lesions
c) Ulcers
d) Sclerotic lesions - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - b) Secondary lesions
What must happen to instruments prior to sterilization?
a) Washed with warm water
b) Sanitized with Madacide
Pg. 4
