COTA Exam Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025
Presbyopia - Answers visual loss in middle and older ages characterized by inability to focus properly and
blurred images, due to loss of accommodation, elasticity of lens.
Cataracts - Answers Opacity, clouding of lens due to changes in lens proteins; results in gradual loss of
vision central first, then peripheral; increased problem with glare.
Glaucoma - Answers increased intraocular pressure with degenerative optic disc, atrophy of optic nerve
(tunnel vision)
Macular Degeneration - Answers loss of central vision associated with age related degeneration of the
macula. sensitivity to light.
CVA homonymous hemianopsia - Answers loss of half visual field in each eye (nasal half of one eye and
temporal half of other) produces an inability to recieve information from right or left side; corresponds
to side of sensorimotor deficit.
Colles' fractures - Answers fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement.
Smith's Fracture - Answers fracture of the distal radius with volar displacement.
Lateral epicondylitis - Answers overuse of wrist extensors, especially the extensor carpi radialis brevis.
Also called tennis elbow.
Medial epicondylitis - Answers overuse of wrist flexors "golfers elbow"
Carpal tunnel syndrome - Answers median nerve compression at the wrist.
Cubital tunnel syndrome - Answers ulnar nerve compression at the elbow.
Adhesive capsulitis - Answers Frozen shoulder, linked to diabetes mellitus and parkinsons disease
Boutonniere deformity - Answers flexion of PIP joint and hyperextension of DIP joint.
Swan neck deformity - Answers hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint.
Osteoarthritis - Answers degenerative joint disease. affects mainly the larger joints.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta - Answers an autosomal dominant inherited disorder. "Brittle bones that
fracture easily"
Cerebral hemorrhage - Answers bleed secondary to hypertension or aneurysm.
Dyskinesias - Answers involuntary, nonrepetitive, but occasionally stereotyped movements affecting
distal, proximal and axial musculature in varying combinations.
, Spina bifida with meningocele - Answers protrusion of a sac through the spine, containing cerebral
spinal fluid and meninges; however, does not include the spinal cord.
Spina bifida with myelomeningocele - Answers protrusion of a sac through the spine, containing cerebral
spinal fluid and meninges as well as the spinal cord or nerve roots.
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy - Answers weakness of the muslces
Myocardial Infarction - Answers prolonged ischemia, injury and death of an area of the myocardium
caused by occlusion of one or more of the coronary arteries; results in necrosis of heart tissue.
Congestive heart failure - Answers condition in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate
circulation of the blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body.
Dyspnea - Answers shortness of breath
Cystic fibrosis - Answers chronic, progressive lung disease (production of abnormal mucus)
Akathisia - Answers state of restlessness characterized by an urgent need for movement, usually side
effect of meds.
Ataxia - Answers Irregularity of failure of muscle coordination upon movement.
Expressive aphasia - Answers disturbance in which the individual knows what he/she wants to say, but
can not say it.
Receptive aphasia - Answers organic loss of the ability to comprehend what has been said
Nominal aphasia - Answers inability to name objects
Manic episode - Answers distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable
mood lasting at least one week.
Delirium - Answers disturbance of consciousness with decreased ability to attend.
Dementia - Answers Disturbances of memory and multiple cognitive defects.
Anorexia nervosa - Answers intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat even though underweight.
Bulimia nervosa - Answers recurrent episode of binge eating defined as a lack of control over discrete
periods of excessive eating of an abnormally large amount of food.
Isometric - Answers Contraction without movement.
Isotonic - Answers Contraction without movement, not concerned with length change.
Akinesia - Answers inability to initiate movements
Agraphia - Answers inability to write
Presbyopia - Answers visual loss in middle and older ages characterized by inability to focus properly and
blurred images, due to loss of accommodation, elasticity of lens.
Cataracts - Answers Opacity, clouding of lens due to changes in lens proteins; results in gradual loss of
vision central first, then peripheral; increased problem with glare.
Glaucoma - Answers increased intraocular pressure with degenerative optic disc, atrophy of optic nerve
(tunnel vision)
Macular Degeneration - Answers loss of central vision associated with age related degeneration of the
macula. sensitivity to light.
CVA homonymous hemianopsia - Answers loss of half visual field in each eye (nasal half of one eye and
temporal half of other) produces an inability to recieve information from right or left side; corresponds
to side of sensorimotor deficit.
Colles' fractures - Answers fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement.
Smith's Fracture - Answers fracture of the distal radius with volar displacement.
Lateral epicondylitis - Answers overuse of wrist extensors, especially the extensor carpi radialis brevis.
Also called tennis elbow.
Medial epicondylitis - Answers overuse of wrist flexors "golfers elbow"
Carpal tunnel syndrome - Answers median nerve compression at the wrist.
Cubital tunnel syndrome - Answers ulnar nerve compression at the elbow.
Adhesive capsulitis - Answers Frozen shoulder, linked to diabetes mellitus and parkinsons disease
Boutonniere deformity - Answers flexion of PIP joint and hyperextension of DIP joint.
Swan neck deformity - Answers hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint.
Osteoarthritis - Answers degenerative joint disease. affects mainly the larger joints.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta - Answers an autosomal dominant inherited disorder. "Brittle bones that
fracture easily"
Cerebral hemorrhage - Answers bleed secondary to hypertension or aneurysm.
Dyskinesias - Answers involuntary, nonrepetitive, but occasionally stereotyped movements affecting
distal, proximal and axial musculature in varying combinations.
, Spina bifida with meningocele - Answers protrusion of a sac through the spine, containing cerebral
spinal fluid and meninges; however, does not include the spinal cord.
Spina bifida with myelomeningocele - Answers protrusion of a sac through the spine, containing cerebral
spinal fluid and meninges as well as the spinal cord or nerve roots.
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy - Answers weakness of the muslces
Myocardial Infarction - Answers prolonged ischemia, injury and death of an area of the myocardium
caused by occlusion of one or more of the coronary arteries; results in necrosis of heart tissue.
Congestive heart failure - Answers condition in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate
circulation of the blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body.
Dyspnea - Answers shortness of breath
Cystic fibrosis - Answers chronic, progressive lung disease (production of abnormal mucus)
Akathisia - Answers state of restlessness characterized by an urgent need for movement, usually side
effect of meds.
Ataxia - Answers Irregularity of failure of muscle coordination upon movement.
Expressive aphasia - Answers disturbance in which the individual knows what he/she wants to say, but
can not say it.
Receptive aphasia - Answers organic loss of the ability to comprehend what has been said
Nominal aphasia - Answers inability to name objects
Manic episode - Answers distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable
mood lasting at least one week.
Delirium - Answers disturbance of consciousness with decreased ability to attend.
Dementia - Answers Disturbances of memory and multiple cognitive defects.
Anorexia nervosa - Answers intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat even though underweight.
Bulimia nervosa - Answers recurrent episode of binge eating defined as a lack of control over discrete
periods of excessive eating of an abnormally large amount of food.
Isometric - Answers Contraction without movement.
Isotonic - Answers Contraction without movement, not concerned with length change.
Akinesia - Answers inability to initiate movements
Agraphia - Answers inability to write
