PMU PMU Business & Legal Compliance 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document must a client sign before any PMU procedure to acknowledge risks and give permission to proceed?
- Medical history form
- Informed consent form (Correct answer)
- HIPAA waiver
- Release of liability
Correct answer: Informed consent form
An informed consent form documents that the client has been advised of risks, alternatives, and procedure details before treatment begins.
Question 2: In most US states, a PMU artist must obtain which credential before legally performing procedures?
- A cosmetology license only
- A state-issued tattoo or permanent cosmetics license (Correct answer)
- A nursing license
- A business permit only
Correct answer: A state-issued tattoo or permanent cosmetics license
Most states require a tattoo artist or permanent cosmetics license obtained through an approved training program and state exam.
Question 3: Which federal agency sets bloodborne pathogen standards that PMU artists are required to follow?
- FDA
- CDC
- OSHA (Correct answer)
- EPA
Correct answer: OSHA
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) mandates exposure control plans for workers at risk of blood and body fluid contact.
Question 4: What is the minimum age for PMU procedures in most US states?
- 16 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
- 14 years old with parental consent
Correct answer: 18 years old
Most states set the minimum age for PMU procedures at 18, aligning with the legal age of adulthood in the United States.
Question 5: How long should client records and signed consent forms typically be retained according to industry best practice?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 5 years
- 7 years (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 7 years
Industry best practice and many state regulations recommend retaining client records for a minimum of 7 years to support legal and compliance needs.
Question 6: Which of the following must be disclosed on a client intake form as a contraindication to PMU procedures?
- Eye color
- Hair texture
- Current anticoagulant medication use (Correct answer)
- Preference for a natural look
Correct answer: Current anticoagulant medication use
Anticoagulant medications increase bleeding and bruising risk and can significantly affect pigment retention during PMU procedures.
PMU PMU Business & Legal Compliance 1
Which document must a client sign before any PMU procedure to acknowledge risks and give permission to proceed?