Certification Exam: Bloodborne Pathogens (Body Art & Tattoo)

Question 1 of 10

Why is Nitrile preferred over Latex in the body art industry?

A) It is thinner B) It comes in more colors C) It is cheaper D) It is immune to degradation from petroleum-based ointments (A&D/Vaseline)

Question 2 of 10

What is "Dipper Contamination" in an ink bottle?

A) When ink dries out B) Ink leaking from the bottle C) When a contaminated needle or tip touches the ink bottle, contaminating the whole supply D) A type of ink allergy

Question 3 of 10

Why is vaping or drinking prohibited in the procedure area?

A) Aerosolized blood (splatter) can contaminate the mouthpiece/bottle, leading to hand-to-mouth transmission B) It is distracting C) It is unprofessional D) It affects the ink

Question 4 of 10

What must an artist do if they touch a non-barrier surface (like their phone) during a procedure?

A) Nothing, if they are fast B) Wipe the phone with a towel C) Immediately remove gloves, wash hands, and re-glove D) Spray their gloves with alcohol

Question 5 of 10

Which is an example of an "Engineering Control" in tattooing?

A) A needle cartridge with an internal safety membrane B) Cleaning the station C) Washing hands D) Wearing a mask

Question 6 of 10

What is "Thermal Runaway" in the context of mobile tattoo carts?

A) A type of engine failure B) A Lithium-Ion battery fire chain-reaction C) The cart rolling away D) The machine getting too hot to touch

Question 7 of 10

What is the "One-Handed Scoop" technique used for?

A) Safely recapping a needle if medically necessary B) Applying ointment C) Cleaning up a spill D) Eating lunch

Question 8 of 10

What is the "First 60 Seconds" protocol for an artist who sticks themselves?

A) Apply bleach to the wound B) Squeeze the blood out as hard as possible C) Finish the tattoo first D) Wash the area immediately with soap and water

Question 9 of 10

Where should a sharps container be located in a studio?

A) Under the front desk B) In the break room C) In the sterilization room D) Within arm's reach of the artist's workstation

Question 10 of 10

How long can Hepatitis B (HBV) survive in dried blood on a studio surface?

A) 30 days B) 24 hours C) 7 days D) 2 hours