PMU PMU Business & Legal Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What type of insurance is specifically designed to cover claims from clients who experience adverse reactions to PMU procedures?
- General liability insurance
- Professional liability (malpractice) insurance (Correct answer)
- Workers' compensation
- Property insurance
Correct answer: Professional liability (malpractice) insurance
Professional liability insurance covers claims arising from errors, omissions, or adverse outcomes in professional services such as PMU.
Question 2: Which statement regarding photographing PMU clients is correct?
- Photography has no legal implications if used internally
- A signed photo release is required before using client images publicly (Correct answer)
- Photos may be posted on social media if faces are obscured
- Photography requires a separate notarized document
Correct answer: A signed photo release is required before using client images publicly
A signed photo release is legally required before using any client images for marketing, social media, or portfolio purposes.
Question 3: A client discloses she is pregnant during a PMU consultation. What is the correct course of action?
- Proceed with extra precautions
- Decline the procedure until after delivery and breastfeeding (Correct answer)
- Use lighter pigment concentration and proceed
- Require a doctor's note and proceed
Correct answer: Decline the procedure until after delivery and breastfeeding
PMU is contraindicated during pregnancy due to infection risk, hormonal effects on pigment retention, and unknown effects on the fetus.
Question 4: What should a PMU artist do if a client discloses a known allergy to topical anesthetics?
- Use a reduced concentration of the anesthetic
- Perform a patch test 24–48 hours before the procedure or avoid the anesthetic entirely (Correct answer)
- Apply the anesthetic only to the outline area
- Use a different brand of the same anesthetic class
Correct answer: Perform a patch test 24–48 hours before the procedure or avoid the anesthetic entirely
A patch test to confirm tolerance or complete avoidance of the allergen are both acceptable safety approaches depending on allergy severity.
Question 5: Which of the following must be included in a PMU artist's OSHA exposure control plan?
- Marketing strategy and pricing structure
- Methods for reducing exposure to bloodborne pathogens (Correct answer)
- Training schedule for aesthetic technique improvement
- Studio layout and décor standards
Correct answer: Methods for reducing exposure to bloodborne pathogens
OSHA's exposure control plan must document procedures, protective equipment, and protocols for minimizing worker exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Question 6: In which situation is a PMU artist required to refer a client to a physician before proceeding?
- When the client requests a complex brow design
- When the client presents with undiagnosed skin conditions or significant health contraindications (Correct answer)
- When the client has sensitive skin
- When the desired pigment color requires custom mixing
Correct answer: When the client presents with undiagnosed skin conditions or significant health contraindications
Clients with undiagnosed skin conditions, active infections, or significant health contraindications must obtain physician clearance before any PMU procedure.
PMU PMU Business & Legal Compliance 2
What type of insurance is specifically designed to cover claims from clients who experience adverse reactions to PMU procedures?