Oregon Tattoo Test Prep Exam
STUDYGUIDE Actual QUESTIONS AND
Correct ANSWERS
Is it legal to tattoo someone whose words are slurred and who smells like alcohol if they tell
you they haven't been drinking? - CORRECT ANSWER No
True or false: If your license and continuing education requirements are up to date, you can
tattoo anywhere in Oregon you like, including private residences. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Should you treat every client as if they have a bloodborne illness? - CORRECT
ANSWER Yes
Who does a pre-procedure release form protect? - CORRECT ANSWER Both the
tattooist and the client
If you're completing a tattoo that was started at an earlier date with a fully filled out release
form, do you need your client to fill out a second release? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes
Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary to include on a release form: Eczema,
pregnancy, breastfeeding, or cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER Cancer
Do tattooists need to inquire about their clients' use of topical medications? - CORRECT
ANSWER Yes
Should you discuss risks and potential complications of a tattoo before or after the service? -
CORRECT ANSWER Before
You can tattoo a client who looks under 18 as long as they have ____________________. -
CORRECT ANSWER Government issued ID
,Hemophilia is a disorder of the ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER Blood
Informed consent forms must be retained for how many years? - CORRECT
ANSWER 3
What are the risks of tattooing a diabetic person? - CORRECT ANSWER Increased
risk of fainting and/or infection
It is common for tattooists to wipe the skin with __________ prior to a tattoo - CORRECT
ANSWER Green soap
What is the minimum number of pairs of gloves that should be used from prep to clean-up
during a tattoo service? - CORRECT ANSWER Three
When changing colors during a service, you want to be sure to use ______________ water. -
CORRECT ANSWER Distilled
What do most tattooists use to lighten black ink to grey? - CORRECT ANSWER Witch
hazel
Which colors should be tattooed first, light or dark? - CORRECT ANSWER Dark
How many weeks should one wait before touching up a tattoo? - CORRECT
ANSWER Three
What is the hardest color to cover up? - CORRECT ANSWER Carbon black
In a tattoo service, you must use _________ soap. - CORRECT ANSWER Liquid
, Drawing directly on one's client is allowed so long as the pen used is __________________.
- CORRECT ANSWER Disposed of after service
Do tattooists still face a higher risk of bloodborne infection than an office worker even if they
follow all the standard precautions of tattooing and wear PPE? - CORRECT
ANSWER Yes
Which of the following is NOT a bloodborne disease: Hepatitis A, HIV, ebola, or leukemia? -
CORRECT ANSWER Leukemia
If you only touch an unclean steel surface for a second, can you still get a bloodborne
disease? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes
There is an effective vaccine for ______________, which all tattooists are required to either
receive or present a waiver for. - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis B
How long can some bloodborne pathogens survive for in dried blood? - CORRECT
ANSWER Over a week
Would you know for certain if you had been infected with a bloodborne illness? - CORRECT
ANSWER No
Is it possible for someone with Hepatitis B to be completely asymptomatic? - CORRECT
ANSWER Yes
Which is strongest?
a) Hospital grade disinfectant
b) Tuberculocidal disinfectant
c) Organic Grade disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER b) Tuberculocidal disinfectant
STUDYGUIDE Actual QUESTIONS AND
Correct ANSWERS
Is it legal to tattoo someone whose words are slurred and who smells like alcohol if they tell
you they haven't been drinking? - CORRECT ANSWER No
True or false: If your license and continuing education requirements are up to date, you can
tattoo anywhere in Oregon you like, including private residences. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Should you treat every client as if they have a bloodborne illness? - CORRECT
ANSWER Yes
Who does a pre-procedure release form protect? - CORRECT ANSWER Both the
tattooist and the client
If you're completing a tattoo that was started at an earlier date with a fully filled out release
form, do you need your client to fill out a second release? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes
Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary to include on a release form: Eczema,
pregnancy, breastfeeding, or cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER Cancer
Do tattooists need to inquire about their clients' use of topical medications? - CORRECT
ANSWER Yes
Should you discuss risks and potential complications of a tattoo before or after the service? -
CORRECT ANSWER Before
You can tattoo a client who looks under 18 as long as they have ____________________. -
CORRECT ANSWER Government issued ID
,Hemophilia is a disorder of the ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER Blood
Informed consent forms must be retained for how many years? - CORRECT
ANSWER 3
What are the risks of tattooing a diabetic person? - CORRECT ANSWER Increased
risk of fainting and/or infection
It is common for tattooists to wipe the skin with __________ prior to a tattoo - CORRECT
ANSWER Green soap
What is the minimum number of pairs of gloves that should be used from prep to clean-up
during a tattoo service? - CORRECT ANSWER Three
When changing colors during a service, you want to be sure to use ______________ water. -
CORRECT ANSWER Distilled
What do most tattooists use to lighten black ink to grey? - CORRECT ANSWER Witch
hazel
Which colors should be tattooed first, light or dark? - CORRECT ANSWER Dark
How many weeks should one wait before touching up a tattoo? - CORRECT
ANSWER Three
What is the hardest color to cover up? - CORRECT ANSWER Carbon black
In a tattoo service, you must use _________ soap. - CORRECT ANSWER Liquid
, Drawing directly on one's client is allowed so long as the pen used is __________________.
- CORRECT ANSWER Disposed of after service
Do tattooists still face a higher risk of bloodborne infection than an office worker even if they
follow all the standard precautions of tattooing and wear PPE? - CORRECT
ANSWER Yes
Which of the following is NOT a bloodborne disease: Hepatitis A, HIV, ebola, or leukemia? -
CORRECT ANSWER Leukemia
If you only touch an unclean steel surface for a second, can you still get a bloodborne
disease? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes
There is an effective vaccine for ______________, which all tattooists are required to either
receive or present a waiver for. - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis B
How long can some bloodborne pathogens survive for in dried blood? - CORRECT
ANSWER Over a week
Would you know for certain if you had been infected with a bloodborne illness? - CORRECT
ANSWER No
Is it possible for someone with Hepatitis B to be completely asymptomatic? - CORRECT
ANSWER Yes
Which is strongest?
a) Hospital grade disinfectant
b) Tuberculocidal disinfectant
c) Organic Grade disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER b) Tuberculocidal disinfectant
