PIERCING ROOM
Tool used to insert flatback/pushpin jewelry
What is a threadless taper
Machine used to shake off debris from contaminated tools
What is ultrasonic
Base metal of our fashion hoops, huggies and butterfly backs
What is brass
Number of minutes OPTIM1 must sit to properly sanitize
How many times a day should clients use saline
What is two to three times a day
Most common length of labret used to pierce
What is 8 mm
Liquid in instrument lidded trays
Ezymatic fluid
Base metal of fashion flatbacks and clickers
What is titanium
Infectious agents or hazardous biological materials that present a risk or potential risk to the health of humans, animals, or the environment.
What is a biohazard
Localized, raised swelling - often mistaken for a keloid
What is irritation bump
To line the mayo tray during a procedure
What is dental bib
To sterilize new jewelry and all tools on wrapped or unwrapped cycles
What is Midmark
Type of plating method used for fashion flatbacks and clickers
PVD
The act of spreading bacteria and viruses from one surface to another
What is cross contamination
The maximum number of piercings we perform on teens
What is two
To measure jewelry and anatomy to determine length and diameter.
What is caliper
Used weekly to ensure the sterilizing machines are operating properly by killing all highly resistant microorganisms
What is spore test (biological indicator)
The two metals hoops, huggies and butterfly backs are plated with
14k gold & rhodium
Easiest way to prevent cross contamination
Average time to downsize a lobe piercing
What is 3 - 4 months
Used to grip/secure jewelry during insertion or removal
What is hemostat
Items labeled on a CI
What is date, AM or PM, operator initials and machine number (if multiple Midmarks)
The two metals fashion flatbacks and clickers are plated with
14k yellow and 14k white gold
The practice, in medicine, of avoiding contact with clients’ bodily fluids, by means of the wearing of nonporous articles such as medical gloves, goggles, and face shields
What is universal precautions
When tissue completely grows over the jewelry & you are unable to see the jewelry on one or either the entrance or exit pierce site
What is embedded jewelry