Tattoo License Exam OR
When the armature bar is flat on the front coil, what is the smallest gap above the rear coil?
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A licensee must use how many pairs of gloves for each step of the procedure?
1
How long can an instrument sit in storage after being sterilized before it will need to be sterilized again?
1 year
How long is a tattoo license active for?
1 year
What must all sterilization pouches have?
A color changing indicator strip
Where must a tattoo artist buy inks, dyes, or pigments from?
A commercial supplier
What proof of age is required to proceed with the service?
A government issued photographic identification must be obtained and kept with client record/release form
Which type of machine benefits the best from a shorter spring?
A liner
Once a tattoo procedure is complete, what must be used to clean the skin?
A single use paper product saturated with an antiseptic solution
What does a completed procedure mean?
A tattoo which has been finished on a live human being, including any touchups or additional work following initial healing, and the client is released from service
How much of the contact screw needs to be touching the front spring?
A tiny contact area
When must a licensee wash their hands?
Before and after every service is provided
What type of metal should the contact screw be made of to have the highest conductivity?
Brass
What happens if you use a steel contact screw?
Can cause unwanted spark
When the Health Licensing Office comes into the facility for an inspection, if they find something worthy of being cited for, who is responsible and receives the citation?
All license holders within the facility may be cited for violations found in the common area
What must be done if a sterilized pouch is compromised either by being breached, gets wet, stained, or the expiration date is exceeded?
All pouches affected must be opened and go through the entire sterilization process once more
What must happen with all substances used during procedure once it is completed?
All substances must be dispensed in a single use container and discarded at the end of each procedure to prevent cross contamination
What is the most important part of a tattoo machine?
Coils
What documents does one have to have to apply for a tattoo license?
Completed application, bloodborne pathogen training certificate, CPR/first aid training certificate, government issued id, second form of id, high school diploma or GED equivalent, and training from a tattoo program approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission
How must instruments be sterilized?
Using an autoclave sterilizer, steam, chemical or gas that is registered and listed with the FDA
When is an ultrasonic and autoclave not required in a facility?
When every licensee in a facility is utilizing all disposable products that are obtained from suppliers or manufacturers
When diluting inks, dyes, or pigments; what can be used as a diluting agent?
Distilled or sterilized water
What is not a purpose of the binding posts?
Electrical contact from the soldering lugs to the contact screw
"Office" in the tattoo laws refers to what?
Health licensing Office
How does a machine run if too much of the coil core is showing?
Hot
What is a safety feature of the cartridge needles?
If the cartridge is not installed in the machine or tube, then the needles are not exposed; this limits the possibility of a needlestick
If not using disposable stencils, how must one clean a plastic or acetate stencil?
If the plastic or acetate stencil is being reused the licensee must thoroughly clean, rinse, and immerse in a high-level disinfectant according to the manufacturer's instructions
How should inks, dyes, or pigments be stored?
In a closed cabinet or drawer
How are chemicals to be stored in the facility?
In labeled and closed containers
A machine that is very hard hitting and fast running moves the needle in and out of the skins so fast that ____________________________________?
It doesn't leave enough pigment behind
How often must a biological monitoring system (spore test) be done on an autoclave?
Monthly
What does a smaller gap above the rear coil cause?
More Power
What information is required to be on every client record/release form?
Name, address, telephone number, date of birth, date of service, procedure location on the body, name and license number of licensees providing the service, medical history of client, any complications during the procedure, any sensitivities to medicines or topical solutions, special instructions regarding medical or skin conditions, and signature from client
When is it permitted to tattoo a person under the age of 18 that does NOT have a physician's statement?
Never
CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne pathogens training can be counted as continuing education in which instance?
Never, this is a condition of renewal
When must gloves be used during the sterilization process?
New gloves much be worn during any step of the sterilization process
What do you want the frame on your tattoo machine to be?
Non-conductive
How long is a temporary tattoo license good for?
Not to exceed 30 consecutive calendar days
How often does a license tattoo artist need to renew their license?
Once a year
In what instance can a licensee use a stainless-steel reusable tube on more than one client?
Once it has been sterilized using the ultrasonic and autoclave, and stored properly until the next use
In what instance would it be permitted to tattoo someone that comes into the facility with a sunburn?
Only if the sunburn is not at all in the area of the tattoo placement
If a client comes in wanting for the licensee to remove a tattoo, in what instance is this permitted?
Only if the tattoo artist is licensed in the appropriate field of practice
When is eye protection, shields, or a mask required?
Only when splattering is possible while providing a service
When tattooing a client, we are required to use what items that are single use only?
Paper products, needles, gloves, and any other single use only products
What should armature bars be made of?
Plain Steel
What is the ideal width of the springs used on the machine?
The springs should be just as wide as the part that they are attached to
When does a waste receptacle require a biohazard label or red biohazard bag?
The waste receptacles in the service area that will be utilized to dispose of biohazard waste from the service
When a tattoo is completed, how should the waste be disposed of?
All waste material related to a service must be enclosed in a bag, then disposed of in a covered container with a garbage liner following every service on a client
What types of screws should you use to hold the coils to the frame?
Always use a magnetic screw that sits flush to the frame
Prior to beginning the procedure, a client's skin must be thoroughly clean with what type of chemical?
An Antiseptic
What can cause the coils to be in a constant "on" position?
A coil wire, soldering lug, or any of the electrical circuit is touching the frame
How many hours of continuing education does a licensee have to complete in 1 year?
10 hours
What are the two advantages to using a brass contact screw?
100% conductive and keeps its shape longer than other choices
How many times in a 12-month period can one person apply for a temporary tattoo license?
2
Biological spore test results should be kept for how long?
2 years
How many total pairs of gloves are required for each procedure?
3
A license can be inactive for how long before it is considered an expired license?
3 years
How long must client records be kept in case HLO needs access to a specific release form?
3 years
How long does a licensee have to submit proof of continuing education if they receive an audit letter from the Health Licensing Office?
30 calendar days from the date of issuance
How many hours are part of the tattoo licensing program?
360 hours consisting of 210 theory hours and 150 practical hours
The ultrasonic must operate at what kilohertz?
40-60
How many hours of continuing education can be self-study?
5 hours
What diameter should your binding post be?
5/16
How many hours of continuing education can be carried forward to the next renewal cycle?
8 hours
How long must client records be kept at the facility?
90 days
What does "high level disinfectant" mean?
A chemical agent, registered with the EPA, which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity
What must be used to cover the tattoo once the procedure is complete?
A clean absorbent material or bandage intended to cover wounds to prevent the spread of blood or other potentially infectious materials
What does EPA stand for?
Environmental Protection Agency
Who is responsible for maintaining all equipment and instruments that tattoo in the facility?
Every artist that uses the equipment
What is the function of the tube vise?
Firmly hold the tube in place and properly align the tube while the machine is in use
How does the armature bar hit the front coil core?
Flat, full contact
What does FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
When should rinse bottles, grips, and clip cords be covered?
For every single tattoo procedure being done in the facility
Where on the front spring should the contact screw be hitting?
Front or End of spring
What attributes does a container have to have to be considered a "Sharps" container?
Puncture-resistant, leak proof, labeled with a biohazard symbol
All sharp objects must be disposed of in a sharp's container, which item would NOT need to be disposed in a sharps container?
Razor blade with the original blade cover
Why is a one-piece contact screw the best choice?
Screws with things added on top can add to the vibration
What animals are permitted to be in the facility?
Service animals recognized by the American with Disabilities Act, fish in aquariums, or nonpoisonous reptiles in terrariums
What length of spring would run faster?
Short spring with a high angle
What kind of reaction can you expect from a machine with a very low spring angle?
Spongy and weak
How should a tube vise hold a tube in comparison to the machine?
Squarely front to back and side to side
What happens when your machine is conductive or electrified?
The armature bar sticks to the coils causing the machine to stay in an "on" setting
What must be done should a positive result on the spore test come back from the lab?
The autoclave must not be used again until it is serviced, and a negative spore test result is recorded. Then all instruments must be put through the entire of the sterilization process once the negative result is on file
Why should you use plain steel for a spring rather than a coated spring?
The coating wears away quickly, which causes a bad connection
What does your frame act as for the coil circuit?
The ground
In what instance can a licensee use a disposable tube on more than one client?
The is strictly prohibited
In what instance can a person under the age of 18 get a tattoo?
The person must have a physician's statement for a medical tattoo procedure (example: scar camouflaging)
Which spring is the most important for tuning the machine?
The rear spring
What is a possible reason for the machine to not work at all?
There is debris between the contact screw and the front spring
When setting up your machine, why would you "snug" down the eye of the needle bar?
This helps to prevent weak and jumpy lines
In what instance can you use expired ink in a tattoo procedure?
This is always prohibited
When should you do a tattoo on a person showing signs of being inebriated or appears to be incapacitated from the use of drugs or alcohol?
This is never to be done
In what instance can a licensee reuse a container or applicator used during a procedure?
This is strictly prohibited
In what instance can bar soap be utilized in a facility?
This is strictly prohibited
When is it permitted to use a restroom sink as the main handwashing station within a facility before proceeding with a service?
This is strictly prohibited
When is it permitted to use regular tap water in the rinsing bottles?
This is strictly prohibited
When is the use of towels and linens permitted during a procedure?
This is strictly prohibited
When should service-related waste be disposed of in a common area, such as the lobby or waiting area?
This practice is strictly prohibited
What are the proper steps to washing your hands?
Thoroughly washing your hands in warm running water with liquid soap using friction on all surfaces of the hands and wrists, then rinsing hands and drying hands with a clean, disposable paper towel
What is the purpose of the coils of a tattoo machine?
To run consistently and not lose power
