Licensing Flashcards
When the armature bar is flat on the front coil, what is the smallest gap above the rear coil
.010
What does a smaller gap above the rear coil cause
More power
What should armature bars be made of
Plain steel
How does a machine run if too much of the coil core is showing
Hot
What type of edges should your contact screw have
Rounded and smooth
Where on the front spring should the contact screw be hitting
Front or End of spring
What length of spring would run faster
Short spring with a high angle
What type of metal should the contact screw be made of to have the highest conductivity
Brass
How does the armature bar hit the front coil core
Flat, full contact
What do you want the front on your tattoo machine to be
Non-conductive
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 diameter should your binding post be
5/16
what happens if you use a steel contact screw
it can cause an unwanted spark
when setting up your machine, why would you ‘snug’ down the eye of the needle bar
this helps to prevent weak and jumpy lines
why is a one-piece contact screw the best choice
screws with things added on top can add to the vibration
what are the two advantages to using a brass contact screw
100% conductive and keeps its shape longer than other choices
how much of the contact screw needs to be touching the front spring
a tiny contact area
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 kind of reaction can you expect from a machine with a very low spring angle
spongy and weak
which type of machine benefits the best from a shorter spring
a liner
which spring is the most important for tuning the machine
the rear spring
a machine that is very hard hitting and fast running moves the needle in and out of the skin so fast that
_________
it doesn’t leave enough pigment behind
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
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
what is the function of the tube vise
to firmly hold the tube in place and properly align the tube while the machine is in use
how should a tube vise hold a tube in comparison to the machine
squarely front to back and side to side
what is the most important part of a tattoo machine
coils
what is the purpose of the coils of a tattoo machine
to constantly run and not lose power
what is a possible reason for the machine to not work at all
there is debris between the contact screw and the front spring
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
what does your frame act as for the coil circuit
the ground
what is not a purpose of the binding posts
electrical contact from the soldering lugs to the contact screw
what is a safety feature of the cartridge needles
if the cartridge is not installed the machine or tube, then the needles are not exposed; this limits the possibility of needle stick
what does EPA stand for
Environmental Protection Agency
What does FDA stand for
Food and Drug Administration
What does ‘high level disinfectant’ mean
a chemical agent, registered with the EPA, which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity
‘Office’ in the tattoo laws refers to what
Health licensing Office
What attributes does a container have to have to be considered a ‘sharps’ container
puncture-resistant, leak proof, labeled with a biohazard symbol
how many hours are part of the tattoo licensing program
360 hours consisting of 210 theory hours and 150 practical hours
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 long is a tattoo license active for
1 year
what documents does one have to have to apply for a tattoo license
completed application, bb pathogen training certificate, cpr/first aid training certificate, government issued ID, second form of ID, high school diploma or GED and training from a tattoo program approved by the higher education coordinating comission
how long is a temporary tattoo license good for
not to exceed 30 consecutive calendar days
how man times in a 12-month period can one person apply for a temporary tattoo license
2
how often does a license tattoo artist need to renew their license
once a year
A license can be inactive for how long before it is considered an expired license
3 years
how many hours of continuing education does a licensee have to complete in 1 year
10 hours
how many hours of continuing education can be self-study
5 hours
cpr, first-aid, and bb pathogens training can be counted as continuing education in which instance
Never, this is a condition of renewal
how many hours of continuing education can be carried forward to the next renewal cycle
8 hours
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
In what instance can you used expired ink in a tattoo procedure
this is always prohibited
where must a tattoo artist buy inks, dyes, or pigments from
a commercial supplier
if not using disposable stencils, how must one clean a plastic or acetate stencil
the licensee must thoroughly clean, rinse, and immerse in high-level disinfectant according to the manufacturer’s instructions
Prior to beginning the procedure, a client’s skin must be thoroughly clean with what type of chemical
an antiseptic
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 must be used to cover the tattoo once the procedure is complete
a clean absorbent material or bandage intended to cover the wounds to prevent the spread of blood or other potentially infections materials
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 (ex; scar camouflaging)
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 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
when is it permitted to tattoo a person under the age of 18 that does not have a physician’s statement?
never
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 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
who is responsible for maintaining all equipment and instruments that tattoo in the facility?
Every artist that uses the equipment
how are chemicals to be stored in the facility?
in labeled and closed containers
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?
when is it permitted to use a restroom sink as the main hand washing station within a facility before proceeding with a service?
this is strictly prohibited
when is the use of towels and linens permitted during a procedure?
this is strictly prohibited
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
when should service related waste be disposed of in a common area, such as the lobby or waiting area?
this practice is strictly prohibited
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
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
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
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 can a licensee use a disposable tube on more than one client
this is strictly prohibited
when should you rinse bottles, grips and clip cords be covered?
for every single tattoo procedure being done in the facility
when is it permitted to use regular tap water in the rinsing bottles
This is strictly prohibited
when diluting inks, dyes, or pigments; what can be used as a diluting agent?
distilled or sterilized water
how should inks, dyes, or pigments be stored?
in a closed cabinet or drawer
when is eye protection, shields, or a mask required?
only when splattering is possible while providing a service
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
in what instance can a licensee reuse a container or applicator used during a procedure?
this is strictly prohibited
A licensee must use how many pairs of gloves for each step of the procedure
1
how many total pairs of gloves are required for each procedure
4
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
when must a licensee wash their hands
before and after every service is provided
in what instance can bar soap be utilized in a facility
this is strictly prohibited
when must gloves be used during the sterilization process
new gloves must be worn during any step of the sterilization process
the ultrasonic must operate at what kilohertz
40-60
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
How often must a biological monitoring system (spore test) be done on an autoclave
Monthly
what must all sterilization pouches have
a color changing indicator strip
how must instruments be sterilized
using an autoclave sterilizer, steam, chemical or gas that is registered and listed with the FDA
biological spore tests should be saved for how long
2 years
how long can an instrument sit in storage after being sterilized before it will need to be sterilized again
1 year
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 be done should a positive result one the spore test comes back from he 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 sterilization process once the negative result is on file
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 the client
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
how long must client records be kept at the facility
90 days
how long must client records be kept in case HLO needs access to a specific release form
3 years
how can client records be stored after 90 days
physically or electronically
what must the facility license holder be
a natural person
how long is a facility license active for
1 year
in what instance can a facility license be transferred
a facility license is never transferrable
what must an individual applying for a facility license submit
completed application, proof of been at least 18 years of age, a map or directions if in a rural area, provide a list of licensees providing services, proof of business registration, include an Assumed Business Name filing if not using true name
how long is a temporary facility license good for
15 consecutive calendar days
how long is a mobile facility license
15 consecutive calendar days at one physical location
what can a mobile facility license be transferred from person-to-person
a mobile facility license is never transferrable
when is it possible for a mobile facility to be in motion while performing services in the field of practice
a mobile facility is never permitted to be in motion while performing services
how long before performing services must a mobile facility submit written notification to the Health Licensing Office for a new location
24 hours
what information must be provided to each client receiving services at a mobile facility
each client must be given the mobile facility name, mobile facility license number, license number and name of person providing service, and the permanent address and phone number that is on file with the Health Licensing Office
what information must be on the outside of the mobile facility and easily visible from the street
the mobile facility name that is on file with the health licensing office
what is the purpose of an event facility license
this license allows a facility to operate a facility on an irregular basis outside and away from a permanent physical location for conventions, educational, demonstration, and exhibition purposes
what is the time allotted for an event facility license
15 consecutive calendar days
what must be present always while services are being provided at an event facility
a representative of the event faclilty
what is something that the event facility owners must provide
a hot and cold running water station for every 10 licensed individuals
how many licensees can provide services in a 10 feet by 10 feet booth
2
what must be done to avoid delinquency penalties when renewing a facility or mobile facility license
the renewal must be made prior to the license entering inactive status
how long can a license be inactive before it enters expired status
3 years
where does a facility license need to be stored
public view
when can a licensee work in a facility with an inactive license
a licensee can never work with an inactive license
when should a privacy screen be used to block the view of the deletion area, waiting area, or public view
when services are conducted upon breast, nipples, genitals, or buttocks
when can a licensee impede on a facility inspection or investigation
a licensee can never impede a health licensing office representative
where must a sterilization room be located
the sterilization room must be separated from public areas, service areas, and restrooms
what kind of surfaces must be in areas where decontamination and sterilization of reusable instruments are performed
nonporous surfaces
If a licensee works in a cosmetology facility, where must the tattoo services take place
separated from any cosmetology services by a solid barrier to prevent contact with irritants
how far away from the door does anyone smoking have to stand
10 feet
what must a facility located in a residence have
an identifying house number or a sign; equipped with all the same structures, accommodations, and equipment that the Health Licensing Office requires for all facilities; the living area must be separated from the facility by solid walls extending from floor to ceiling
how much does a license renewal cost
$50
what does it cost to get a facility license
$100
what is the 1st offense fine if a licensee performes services while their license is inactive
$200
what is the first offense fine if a licensee performs services outside of a licensed facility
$500
what is the 1st offense fine if a licensee fails to post a valid licensee in public view
$100
what is the 1st offense fine if a licensee fails to sterilize all instruments that come in direct contact with a client’s skin
$1000
what would a licensee have to pay if they were fined for failing to use an approved mode of sterilization
$1000
if a licensee fails to keep the required monthly biological (spore) test results on the premises, what would the first offense fine be
$1000
what would the first offense fine be for failing to collect and maintain complete client records for each client
$500
what does tattooing mean
the process by which a live human being is marked or colored by insertion of nontoxic dyes or pigments to form indelible marks for ornamentation or decoration
how does a licensee let the health licensing office know when they change places of business
in writing
how often does the tattoo board meet
once per year
what does PPE stand for
Personal Protective Equipment
What are blood borne pathogens
microorganisms that can cause disease when transmitted from an infected individual to another individual through blood and certain body fluids
what is hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV)
what is Hepatitis C
a liver disease that is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the US
where are sharps containers required to be
must be in each room that sharps are used
where does a high-level disinfectant have to be registered
Environmental Protection Agency
what must be present on all waste receptacles that bio waste is discarded in
biohazard label
how often does every licensee have to renew their CPR certification
2 years
what does pathogen mean
an agent of disease; pathogens include bacteria such as staph, viruses such as HIV, and fungi such as yeast
what is an ECP
Exposure Control Plan
What does an ECP consist of
exposure determination, implementation details, and the procedure for the evaluation of circumstances surrounding exposer incidents
How often does the ECP need to be updated
it must be reviewed and updated annually and whenever jobs / tasks/ procedures have changed
what is universal precaution
an approach to infection control that treats all human blood and certain human body fluids as if they are infectious for HIV, HBV, and other blood borne pathogens
which item is NOT considered personal protective equipment
hair net
when moving a sharps container, what must be done first
the container must be closed immediately
what piece of PPE must be worn when moving a full sharps container
Gloves
what should be on any container that contains any blood or hazardous material
a biohazard label
what must all client’s records be first and foremost
confidential
how many hours of practical theory does a tattoo student need before completing the tattoo program
150 hours
when does a tattoo license become inactive
a tattoo license is good for one year and becomes inactive on the last day of the month one year from the date of issuance
what level of education must be proven before the health licensing office will issue a license for tattooing
high school diploma or equicalent
where must a tattoo artist perform services
a licensed facility
what are examples of connective tissue
cartilage, bone and adipose
which is NOT a connective tissue
Muscle
what is epithelial tissue of epithelium
this tissue covers the body surfaces, line its cavities, and forms the major portions of many of the human glands