Tattoo and Body piercing exam
What is the definition of a tattoo? - correct answer-To Mark or colour the skin by pricking in
colouring matter so as to form indelible marks or figures by the production of scars
What is the tattoo studio? - correct answer-Any room or space where tattooing is practised
or where the business of tattooing is conducted
What is sterilisation of the needles? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-Smooth, white colored,
non-absorbent, corrosive resistant, and easily sanitized
What is the exemption for work chairs? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-Records
including; name and signature, address, ID, date design and location of tattoo
What must be done after a tattoo is finished? - correct answer-Aftercare instructions must be
given to each patron, and also posted clearly in the studio
What are some rules for tattoo artists? - correct answer-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
What must be done to a patron skin before tattooing? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-A new set of needles
What is the definition of a tattoo? - correct answer-To Mark or colour the skin by pricking in
colouring matter so as to form indelible marks or figures by the production of scars
What is the tattoo studio? - correct answer-Any room or space where tattooing is practised
or where the business of tattooing is conducted
What is sterilisation of the needles? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-Smooth, white colored,
non-absorbent, corrosive resistant, and easily sanitized
What is the exemption for work chairs? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-Records
including; name and signature, address, ID, date design and location of tattoo
What must be done after a tattoo is finished? - correct answer-Aftercare instructions must be
given to each patron, and also posted clearly in the studio
What are some rules for tattoo artists? - correct answer-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
What must be done to a patron skin before tattooing? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-A new set of needles
