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1. A COTA is working with a 72-year-old patient who had a
right CVA with left hemiparesis. The patient has left neglect
and decreased safety awareness. Which intervention is most
appropriate to address left neglect during ADLs?
A) Place a mirror on the right side to reflect the left side
B) Place a colored tape on the left side of the patient’s
plate and table
C) Always approach the patient from the right side
D) Restrict the patient to a wheelchair
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,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual cuing (colored tape, high-contrast borders) on
the affected side encourages leftward scanning. Mirrors may
confuse; approaching only from right reinforces neglect.
2. A 6-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has
difficulty with transitions and becomes aggressive when
asked to stop a preferred activity. Which strategy should the
COTA implement first?
A) Remove all preferred items from the environment
B) Use a visual timer and give 5-minute, 2-minute, and 1-
minute warnings
C) Physically guide the child to the next activity
D) Allow unlimited access to preferred activities
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual timers and countdown warnings provide
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,predictability, reducing transition-related anxiety and
aggression in children with ASD.
3. A patient with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
type I of the right hand has severe pain, edema, and skin
changes. Which intervention is most appropriate in the acute
phase?
A) Desensitization with graded textures and gentle massage
B) Aggressive strengthening with hand putty
C) Heat therapy with paraffin wax
D) Passive range of motion only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Desensitization and gentle, pain-free graded sensory
input are indicated in acute CRPS. Aggressive exercise
exacerbates symptoms.
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, 4. A COTA is teaching a patient with mild cognitive
impairment (MCI) how to use a memory book. Which step
demonstrates the best use of errorless learning?
A) Allow the patient to make mistakes and then correct them
B) Provide cues before the patient makes an error
C) Wait for the patient to ask for help
D) Correct all errors after they occur
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Errorless learning involves preventing errors by
providing cues before the patient errs, which is effective for
memory impairment.
5. A 45-year-old patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome is in
the plateau phase. The patient has proximal muscle weakness
and fatigability. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A) High-resistance strengthening exercises to fatigue
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COMPLETE 650 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+| NBCOT
COTA EXAM PREP (BRAND NEW!!)
1. A COTA is working with a 72-year-old patient who had a
right CVA with left hemiparesis. The patient has left neglect
and decreased safety awareness. Which intervention is most
appropriate to address left neglect during ADLs?
A) Place a mirror on the right side to reflect the left side
B) Place a colored tape on the left side of the patient’s
plate and table
C) Always approach the patient from the right side
D) Restrict the patient to a wheelchair
1
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual cuing (colored tape, high-contrast borders) on
the affected side encourages leftward scanning. Mirrors may
confuse; approaching only from right reinforces neglect.
2. A 6-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has
difficulty with transitions and becomes aggressive when
asked to stop a preferred activity. Which strategy should the
COTA implement first?
A) Remove all preferred items from the environment
B) Use a visual timer and give 5-minute, 2-minute, and 1-
minute warnings
C) Physically guide the child to the next activity
D) Allow unlimited access to preferred activities
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual timers and countdown warnings provide
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,predictability, reducing transition-related anxiety and
aggression in children with ASD.
3. A patient with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
type I of the right hand has severe pain, edema, and skin
changes. Which intervention is most appropriate in the acute
phase?
A) Desensitization with graded textures and gentle massage
B) Aggressive strengthening with hand putty
C) Heat therapy with paraffin wax
D) Passive range of motion only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Desensitization and gentle, pain-free graded sensory
input are indicated in acute CRPS. Aggressive exercise
exacerbates symptoms.
3
, 4. A COTA is teaching a patient with mild cognitive
impairment (MCI) how to use a memory book. Which step
demonstrates the best use of errorless learning?
A) Allow the patient to make mistakes and then correct them
B) Provide cues before the patient makes an error
C) Wait for the patient to ask for help
D) Correct all errors after they occur
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Errorless learning involves preventing errors by
providing cues before the patient errs, which is effective for
memory impairment.
5. A 45-year-old patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome is in
the plateau phase. The patient has proximal muscle weakness
and fatigability. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A) High-resistance strengthening exercises to fatigue
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