Power Instrumentation- Chapter 4:
Ultrasonic Device and Attachment
Review Questions
1. All of the following are included in a DFU/IFU for a dental ultrasonic device except which one?
a. Warranty information
b. Packing and storage
c. Electrical requirements
d. Reprocessing requirements
e. All of the above are included - ✔✔ correct answer c. Electrical requirements
2. True or False? The oral health-care provider uses the foot pedal provided by the manufacturer in
an integrated ultrasonic device. - ✔✔ correct answer False
3. True or False? In the United States, a dental ultrasonic device is classified as a medical device by
the CDC. - ✔✔ correct answer False
4. True or False? When a water cord is colored by the manufacturer, yellow is the common color
chosen. - ✔✔ correct answer False
5. True or False? Only water can be used as an aqueous solution in a dental ultrasonic device. - ✔✔
correct answer False
6. True or False? A one-time irrigation delivery from a dental ultrasonic during periodontal therapy
has been shown to produce statistically significant improvements in treatment outcomes. - ✔✔
correct answer False
7. Which of the following medicaments is commonly used in a dental ultrasonic device during
surgical procedures?
a. Sterle Saline
b. Chlorhexidine
c. Hydrogen peroxide
d. Povidone Iodine - ✔✔ correct answer a. Sterle Saline
Ultrasonic Device and Attachment
Review Questions
1. All of the following are included in a DFU/IFU for a dental ultrasonic device except which one?
a. Warranty information
b. Packing and storage
c. Electrical requirements
d. Reprocessing requirements
e. All of the above are included - ✔✔ correct answer c. Electrical requirements
2. True or False? The oral health-care provider uses the foot pedal provided by the manufacturer in
an integrated ultrasonic device. - ✔✔ correct answer False
3. True or False? In the United States, a dental ultrasonic device is classified as a medical device by
the CDC. - ✔✔ correct answer False
4. True or False? When a water cord is colored by the manufacturer, yellow is the common color
chosen. - ✔✔ correct answer False
5. True or False? Only water can be used as an aqueous solution in a dental ultrasonic device. - ✔✔
correct answer False
6. True or False? A one-time irrigation delivery from a dental ultrasonic during periodontal therapy
has been shown to produce statistically significant improvements in treatment outcomes. - ✔✔
correct answer False
7. Which of the following medicaments is commonly used in a dental ultrasonic device during
surgical procedures?
a. Sterle Saline
b. Chlorhexidine
c. Hydrogen peroxide
d. Povidone Iodine - ✔✔ correct answer a. Sterle Saline
