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Tattoos and Body Piercing Quiz

Tattooing has been done as a decorative practice since ancient times. It's now also being used for some cosmetic medical procedures and for permanent makeup applications. Find out more about tattoos and piercings by taking this quiz.

1. How is a permanent tattoo applied to the skin?

A. With a brush using permanent paint
B. With 1 or more needles that apply dyes
C. With a patch that's applied to the skin
D. None of the above

2. How long does it take the tattoo to heal?

A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 3 days
D. 2 weeks or longer

3. What health problems may be linked with getting a tattoo?

A. Hepatitis B
B. Allergic reaction to the dyes
C. Bacterial infection
D. All of the above

4. Tattoos are permanent. But as time passes, they may no longer be desired. Why?

A. The pigments can fade with time or the image becomes blurry
B. The tattoo can become an embarrassing or painful reminder of someone or something
C. The permanent makeup no longer flatters an aging face
D. All of the above

5. It may be difficult, but some tattoos can be removed. What procedure is used to do this?

A. Laser treatments
B. Dermabrasion
C. Skin grafting
D. Cryotherapy
E. A and B

6. When checking out tattoo shops, what should you look for?

A. An autoclave for sterilizing nondisposable tools
B. Sterile needles used only once
C. New gloves used for each procedure
D. All of the above

7. How can you find a reputable tattooist?

A. State health department
B. Local health department
C. A and B
D. None of the above

8. Besides the ear, what is one of the most common sites among women for body piercing?

A. Eyebrow
B. Navel
C. Nipple
D. Nose

9. Which problem can develop from a body piercing?

A. Chipped or broken teeth
B. Abscesses or boils
C. A permanent hole in the nose or eyebrow
D. All of the above

10. Besides cleanliness and good hygiene, what else should a piercing shop offer?

A. Nonallergenic (or hypoallergenic) jewelry
B. Free earrings
C. Piercing guns
D. All of the above

Author: Sinovic, Dianna

Online Medical Reviewer: Hurd, Robert, MD

Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita, RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Wojcik, Stacey, MBA, BSN

Date Last Reviewed: 05/01/2023

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