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TATTOO OREGON PRACTICE EXAM Q&A
NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM
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
. -- ANSWER--c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap -- ANSWER--c) Madacide
What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
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b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal
activity c) A chemical that inhibits the growth of bacteria
d) Antibacterial chemical -- 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 -- ANSWER--b) Sharps container
What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a
station to work from and is considered place of employment -- ANSWER--
establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis,
permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
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What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any
other appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90 days -
- ANSWER-absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or
any other appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol -- ANSWER--antiseptic
What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide -- ANSWER--sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
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true/false -- ANSWER--true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch -- ANSWER--Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a
procedure?
true/false -- ANSWER--true
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. -- ANSWER--c) Verbal and written instructions regarding
care following service, possible side effects and restrictions
What can be substituted for hand towels?
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TATTOO OREGON PRACTICE EXAM Q&A
NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM
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
. -- ANSWER--c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap -- ANSWER--c) Madacide
What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
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b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal
activity c) A chemical that inhibits the growth of bacteria
d) Antibacterial chemical -- 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 -- ANSWER--b) Sharps container
What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs
electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a
station to work from and is considered place of employment -- ANSWER--
establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis,
permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
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What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any
other appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90 days -
- ANSWER-absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or
any other appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
What should you use during a tattoo to clean the skin?
a) madacide
b) antiseptic
c) green soap
d) alcohol -- ANSWER--antiseptic
What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide -- ANSWER--sterilization
a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
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true/false -- ANSWER--true
What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch -- ANSWER--Ringworm
bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a
procedure?
true/false -- ANSWER--true
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. -- ANSWER--c) Verbal and written instructions regarding
care following service, possible side effects and restrictions
What can be substituted for hand towels?
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