TATOO LICENSE TEST NYC EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
REAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|AGRADE
Bacterial Spores – ANSWER- Some microorganisms are able to survive in very
harsh conditions by enveloping themselves with this thick wall. They make
bacteria highly resistant to killing. If they are introduced to the body where
conditions become more favorable—when there’s more water or more food
available—the bacteria “come to life” again, transforming from a spore back to a
vegetative cell that can cause serious infection. They can be destroyed by
sterilization only
Blood borne infections – ANSWER- Infections caused by viruses found in the
blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Body Fluids – ANSWER- Fluids normally present in the body such as blood,
mucous, sweat, oil, saliva, urine, ooze from a festering sore, or tears. They may
contain infectious organisms.
Cleaning – ANSWER- Refers to the process of removing blood, other body fluids,
organic material, tissue, and dirt from the surface of an object by scrubbing with a
brush, detergent and water. It greatly reduces the number of microorganisms
(including bacterial endospores) on items and is a crucial step in processing. If
items haven’t first been cleaned, further processing might not be effective.
Contamination – ANSWER- A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes
soiled with microorganisms
Cross-contamination – ANSWER- The transfer of microorganisms from one
surface to another or from something contaminated to something clean or sterile
Detergent – ANSWER- A substance that enhances the cleaning action of water
(preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant – ANSWER- A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but does
not necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate objects
Disinfection – ANSWER- A process that destroys or kills some, but not all,
disease-producing microorganism on an object or surface. (Does not kill spores)
Gloves – ANSWER- Protective equipment that must be worn to protect against
exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Disposable gloves are
single use that are disposed after each use. Most popular are made from latex, but
hypo-allergenic gloves, glove liners, powder less gloves, or other alternatives are
available for those allergic,
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) – ANSWER- Infection of the liver, can cause a life long
infection, cirrhosis (scarring), cancer, liver failure, death. Takes 6 weeks to 6
months to produce infection when the virus enters the body
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) – ANSWER- Infection of liver cells, 6 weeks to 6 months
to produce infection once virus is present, found in the blood of person with
disease. Spread by contact with blood of infected person.
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) – ANSWER- The last stage of
infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which most often
results in severe damage to the body’s immunse system
Applicator – ANSWER- A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula
or similar devices
Antiseptic – ANSWER- A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms
on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally preventing infection
Autoclave – ANSWER- Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant
instruments
Bacteria – ANSWER- Microscopic organisms that are too small to be visible to the
naked eye. They are capable of causing infection when a person is exposed to them
under certain circumstances, such as through abraded skin (eg. staphylococci,
streptococci)