331-915-0070 General Standards for Tattooing

Question 1

The cleanliness of any common area in the facility is the responsibility of _____.

Answer 1

Each license holder. All license holders may be cited for violations found in the common area.

Question 2

A licensee must: (a)

Answer 2

Use and maintain appropriate equipment and instruments for providing services

Question 3

A licensee must: (b)

Answer 3

Use all equipment, instruments, and supplies in a manner described in the manufacturer’s instructions

Question 4

A licensee must: (c)

Answer 4

Ensure a high-level disinfectant is used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions to disinfect surfaces where services are performed

Question 5

A licensee must: (d)

Answer 5

Ensure all chemicals are stored in labeled, closed containers

Question 6

A licensee must: (e)

Answer 6

Ensure that single-use disposable paper products, single-use needles, and protective gloves are used for each client. Use of towels and linens are prohibited.

Question 7

A licensee must: (f)

Answer 7

Have unrestricted access to a sink with hot and cold running water on the facility premises and separate from a restroom.

Question 8

A licensee must: (g)

Answer 8

Ensure restrooms located within the facility are kept clean and in good working order at all times. Air blowers within restrooms can be substituted for disposable hand towels.

Question 9

A licensee must: (h)

Answer 9

Ensure all waste material related to a service, be enclosed in a glove or bag, disposed of in a covered container with a garbage liner following a service on a client. Service-related waste is prohibited from being disposed of in a non-service related area, such as lobby or waiting area.

Question 10

A licensee must: (i)

Answer 10

Ensure all sharp objects that come in contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials be disposed of in a sharps container

Question 11

A licensee must: (j)

Answer 11

Ensure biohazard labels or red biohazard bags are available on premises

Question 12

A licensee must: (k)

Answer 12

Adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention standards

Question 13

A licensee must: (l)

Answer 13

Ensure pets or other animals are not on the premises of the facility unless they are service animals or fish in aquariums or nonpoisonous reptiles in terrariums

Question 14

A licensee must: (m)

Answer 14

Ensure all disinfecting solutions or agents be kept at adequate strengths to maintain effectiveness, be free of foreign material and be available for immediate use

Question 15

A licensee must: (n)

Answer 15

Ensure that all instruments that come in contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials be either disposed of or sterilized according to requirements

Question 16

A licensee must: (o)

Answer 16

Ensure that single-use disposable paper products, needles, and protective gloves or personal protection equipment are not reused on clients. Towels and linens are prohibited

Question 17

A licensee must: (p)

Answer 17

Ensure bottles used for rinsing tattoos, grips and clip cords are covered during a tattoo procedure and sterilized or disinfected following service on each client

Question 18

A licensee must: (q)

Answer 18

Ensure bottles used for rinsing tattoos are filled with distilled or sterilized water

Question 19

A licensee must: (r)

Answer 19

Dilute inks, dyes, and pigments using sterile or distilled water

Question 20

A licensee must: (s)

Answer 20

Ensure inks, dyes, and pigmments are stored in a way to prevent contamination through touch or air particulates in a closed cabinet or drawer. Proper hand washing and gloving techniques must be used before handling or dispensing inks, dyes and pigments

Question 21

A licensee must wear eye goggles, shields, or masks, if _____.

Answer 21

Spattering is possible while providing services

Question 22

All substances must be dispense in a ____.

Answer 22

Single use container, double bagged and discarded at the end of each procedure to prevent cross contamination

Question 23

Single use tubes, containers and applicators must be _____.

Answer 23

Discard following service on each client

Question 24

Cross contamination from touch or air particulates in any procedure that comes in direct contact with client is _____.

Answer 24

Prohibited

Question 25

Between each service area there must be a _____ unless services are being provided under an event facility license in which 5ft must be between each client.

Answer 25

Clean, nonporous barrier