Definitions

Question 1

Body Piercing

Answer 1

The puncturing of a part of the body of a live himan being to create a permanent hole for ornamentation or decoration

Question 2

Dermal Implanting

Answer 2

The insertion of an object under the skin of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration

Question 3

Earlobe Piercing

Answer 3

The puncturing of the soft lower part of the external ear of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration (does not include the puncturing of ear cartilage)

Question 4

Electrolysis

Answer 4

The process by which hair, with a series of treatments, is permanently removed from the skin by inserting a needle-conductor into the hair follicle and directing electrical energy toward the hair cell

Question 5

Facility

Answer 5

A fixed or mobile place of business operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose of providing services in one or more fields of practice

Question 6

License

Answer 6

Written authorization issued under ORS 690.365 authorizing the holder to a) perform services in one or more fields of practice or b) operate a facility

Question 7

Temporary License

Answer 7

Written authorization issued under ORS 690.365 temporarily authorizing the holder to a) perform services in one or more fields of practice or b) operate a facility

Question 8

Scarification

Answer 8

Injury of the skin to produce a scar on a live human being for permanent ornamentation or decoration

Question 9

Tattooing

Answer 9

The process by which a live human being is marked or colored by insertions of non toxic dyes or pigments to for, indelible marks or ornamentation or decoration

Question 10

Practitioner

Answer 10

A person licensed to perform services included in a field of practice.

Question 11

Antiseptic

Answer 11

Relating to a denoting substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

Question 12

Clean

Answer 12

Free of dirt, dust, and other soils

Question 13

EPA

Answer 13

United States Environmental Protection Agency

Question 14

Enclosed Storage Area

Answer 14

Any space used to contain materials that has a wall or partition on at least three sides or three-quarters of its circumference and that screens the material stored therein to prevent emissions of the material to the air

Question 15

High-level Disinfectant

Answer 15

A chemical agent, which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity and is registered with the EPA

Question 16

Low-level Disinfectant

Answer 16

A chemical agent that destroys all vegetative bacteria (except tubercle bacilli) and destroys most viruses - including Hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus. These agents are not effective against bacterial spores.

Question 17

Operatory

Answer 17

A room or other area with special equipment and facilities for procedures

Question 18

Sharps

Answer 18

Devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin

Question 19

Sharps Container

Answer 19

A puncture-resistant, leak proof container that can be closed for handling, transportation, storage and disposal. Must be labeled with a biohazard symbol

Question 20

Single-use

Answer 20

A device used on an individual during a single procedure and then discarded. It is not intended to be sterilized and used again, even on the same individual

Question 21

Sterilization

Answer 21

The process that kills all microbial life

Question 22

Completed Procedure

Answer 22

A tattoo which has been finished on a live human being, including any touch-ups or additional work following initial healing, and the client released from service.

Question 23

Needle Bar

Answer 23

A length of stainless steel wire with a loop on the end that can be fitted to the part of the tattoo machine that creates the up and down motion. It has a grouping of individual needles soldered into place at the other end

Question 24

Re-pigmentation

Answer 24

The art of tattooing flesh tone pigments into the skin or scar to blend, minimize, and conceal discolorations

Question 25

Theory

Answer 25

Classroom or book work related to the area of practice you are training in

Question 26

Direct Supervision

Answer 26

The teacher is directly involved and present in direct oversight and training of the students

Question 27

FDA

Answer 27

Food and Drug Administration

Question 28

Instruments

Answer 28

Equipment used during tattoo services, included but not limited to needles and tubes