SMP Safety, Sanitation & Aftercare 2

Question 1

Which bloodborne pathogen is most commonly associated with needlestick injuries in tattooing and SMP environments?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B virus (HBV)

Answer

HBV is the most easily transmitted bloodborne pathogen via needlestick, surviving on surfaces for up to 7 days.

Question 2

When should an SMP technician change gloves during a procedure?

Accepted Answer

Whenever gloves are compromised, after touching non-sterile surfaces, or between clients

Answer

Gloves must be changed any time contamination occurs, integrity is compromised, or a new client begins.

Question 3

What is the correct order of steps for cleaning an SMP workspace between clients?

Accepted Answer

Clean visible debris, then disinfect

Answer

Organic matter must be removed first because it can shield pathogens from disinfectant action.

Question 4

A client reports they are on blood-thinning medication. What is the primary safety concern for the SMP practitioner?

Accepted Answer

Excessive bleeding that raises cross-contamination risk and affects healed results

Answer

Anticoagulants increase bleeding, which elevates biohazard exposure risk and can dilute pigment implantation depth.

Question 5

What does OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard require employers to offer SMP employees at no cost?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B vaccination series

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 mandates offering the HBV vaccination series free of charge to at-risk employees.

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