For face tattoos/piercings, which screening measure is described?

• A. Health questionnaire + temperature check
• B. Glove donning procedure
• C. Hand sanitizer only
• D. Cleaning and sanitizing surfaces

Answer: (A)

Screening before face tattoos or piercings focuses on evaluating someone’s health status to prevent transmitting illness. A health questionnaire collects information about symptoms, recent illnesses, exposure to contagious diseases, vaccination history, travel, and other factors that might signal risk. Pairing that with a temperature check gives an objective sign of fever, which is a common indicator of infection. Together, these steps help determine if it’s safe to proceed or if the procedure should be postponed to protect both the client and the practitioner.

The other options are important parts of infection control, but they don’t assess current health status. Glove donning is about using protective gear, hand sanitizer usage is a hygiene measure between steps, and cleaning and sanitizing surfaces addresses the environment rather than the individual’s health.