NBCOT COTA Exam Study Sheet 2026/2027
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Questions & Correct Answers
Dysphagia - correct answer-discomfort or difficulty in swallowing
Aphasia - correct answer-an impairment of language, affecting the production or
comprehension of speech and the ability to read or writ
Anomia - correct answer-Loss of ability to name objects or to to recognize or
recall names; can be receptive of expressive (type of aphasia)
Broca's aphasia - correct answer-Expressive aphasia- difficulty speaking
Wernicke's aphasia - correct answer-Receptive aphasia- difficulty understanding
language
Autonomic Dysreflexia - correct answer-Immediate pounding headache, anxiety,
perspiration, flushing, chills, nasal congestion, sudden onset of hypertension, and
bradycardia
, Heterotopic ossification - correct answer-Also called ectopic bone, is bone that
develops in abnormal anatomic locations. It most often occurs in the muscles
around the hip and knee, but occasionally it can be noted at the elbow and
shoulder. The first symptoms are swelling, warmth, and decreased joint ROM. The
onset of HO is usually 1 to 4 months after injury (SCI).
Apraxia - correct answer-inability to perform particular purposeful actions; result
of brain damage
Dyspraxia - correct answer-difficulty translating sensory information into physical
movement, unfamiliar movements, or movement with multiple steps
Ataxia - correct answer-loss of full control of bodily movements
Paraphasia - correct answer-type of language output error commonly associated
with aphasia, characterized by the production of unintended phrases during effort
to speak
Hemiparesis - correct answer-general weakness on one side of the body
Fibromyalgia - correct answer-musculoskeletal disorder associated with
generalized severe pain, weakness, and loss of strength
Directive role - correct answer-leadership is the responsibility of the OTA
Facilitative role - correct answer-leadership responsibilities are shared among
members of the group but ultimately controlled by OTA
| Comprehensive Exam Prep | Practice
Questions & Correct Answers
Dysphagia - correct answer-discomfort or difficulty in swallowing
Aphasia - correct answer-an impairment of language, affecting the production or
comprehension of speech and the ability to read or writ
Anomia - correct answer-Loss of ability to name objects or to to recognize or
recall names; can be receptive of expressive (type of aphasia)
Broca's aphasia - correct answer-Expressive aphasia- difficulty speaking
Wernicke's aphasia - correct answer-Receptive aphasia- difficulty understanding
language
Autonomic Dysreflexia - correct answer-Immediate pounding headache, anxiety,
perspiration, flushing, chills, nasal congestion, sudden onset of hypertension, and
bradycardia
, Heterotopic ossification - correct answer-Also called ectopic bone, is bone that
develops in abnormal anatomic locations. It most often occurs in the muscles
around the hip and knee, but occasionally it can be noted at the elbow and
shoulder. The first symptoms are swelling, warmth, and decreased joint ROM. The
onset of HO is usually 1 to 4 months after injury (SCI).
Apraxia - correct answer-inability to perform particular purposeful actions; result
of brain damage
Dyspraxia - correct answer-difficulty translating sensory information into physical
movement, unfamiliar movements, or movement with multiple steps
Ataxia - correct answer-loss of full control of bodily movements
Paraphasia - correct answer-type of language output error commonly associated
with aphasia, characterized by the production of unintended phrases during effort
to speak
Hemiparesis - correct answer-general weakness on one side of the body
Fibromyalgia - correct answer-musculoskeletal disorder associated with
generalized severe pain, weakness, and loss of strength
Directive role - correct answer-leadership is the responsibility of the OTA
Facilitative role - correct answer-leadership responsibilities are shared among
members of the group but ultimately controlled by OTA
