NBCOT PRACTICE TEST- QUESTIONS WITH ALL
CORRECT ANSWERS
Reduce fall risks COTA recommends replacing existing phone w/cordless
remote model. Client refuses, COTA takes next based on client's response
correct answer -Collaborate w/client to determine an alternative solution
Leading a group at community wellness center. Ind's. require a w/c for
mobility & recently became new parents. Most important to include as part of
the group correct answer -Types of activities to optimize parent-infant
bonding interactions.
Inpatient has dysphagia secondary to TBI functioning at level VI (confused-
appropriate on Rancho Los Amigos Scale). Re-establishing safe eating &
Independent self-feeding. Grade session Most Effective supports pt's. progress
correct answer -Have pt. complete a dry cough after each bite
6 yr. old has mild hypotonia, to increase sensory awareness & sensory
processing. Ax. (play) provide the Most proprioceptive feedback correct
answer -Pulling a wagon filled with bags of sand
Grooming ax. pt. w/TBI becomes agitated throws shampoo, shouts "this is
ridiculous, I'm not doing this anymore". Statement in "O" section correct
answer -Pt. became verbally abusive and threw shampoo during tx.
6 yr. old mild to mod. symptoms asso. w/arthrogryposis (jt. are fixed in
various posture, lack muscle growth) learning to bath independently.
Adaption Most Beneficial to use to compensate for deficits asso. w/condition
correct answer -Long-handled sponge, soap on a rope, towel with handles
Teaching nursing aides techn's. for assisting residents w/dysphagia
management & self-feeding strategy Most Effective to promote follow-through
of learning correct answer -Structure interactive observation and practice
sessions supplemented by instructional handouts.
Disadvantage of fluidotherapy w/pt. w/distal radius fracture 8 wks ago
correct answer -Contribution to the formation of dependent edema
, 5 yr. old w/developmental delay & proximal UE weakness. Uses palmer grasp
holding pencil. Most Beneficial for child to use for supporting handwriting
development correct answer -Sitting at a school desk with both arms
supported on the desk
1st grader visual perception, child plateaued COTA do prior to recommending
modifications to intervention plan correct answer -Convene on ind's.
Education Program team meeting to discuss the proposed changes
8 wk stress management class for client w/domestic violence program. Use
cognitive behavioral approach. COTA promote carry over of learned ax's. to
everyday life using this approach correct answer -Teach the participants
structured steps to use for modifying negative behaviors
Follow up home visit w/client who had a CVA. Observes client's functional
performance significantly decreases since last home visit. What initial action
should COTA take based on observations correct answer -Collaborate
w/OTR to schedule a re-evaluation for the client
Client had nondisplaced distal radius fracture to right-dominant UE work as
hairstylist. Client reports persistent wrist & finger stiffness makes difficult to
comb & style hair at work. Intervention represents a biomechanical approach
and should be included as part of client's initial intervention for measuring
long-term functional performance correct answer -Bilateral ax's for
improving FM dexterity
Variable can be graded to Most Effectively increase physical endurance
(lasting quality or duration) correct answer -Total amount of time spent
on an ax.
COTA leads variety of groups for clients participating in community-based
mental health program. Primary role of COTA leading egocentric (self-
centered) cooperative group in this setting correct answer -Assisting the
participants in developing and discuss group norms
OTR/COTA established service competency, preparing to administer several
standardized assessment to a student. Task is best for COTA to do as part of
this process correct answer -Follow the specific instructions as outlined in
the test manual
CORRECT ANSWERS
Reduce fall risks COTA recommends replacing existing phone w/cordless
remote model. Client refuses, COTA takes next based on client's response
correct answer -Collaborate w/client to determine an alternative solution
Leading a group at community wellness center. Ind's. require a w/c for
mobility & recently became new parents. Most important to include as part of
the group correct answer -Types of activities to optimize parent-infant
bonding interactions.
Inpatient has dysphagia secondary to TBI functioning at level VI (confused-
appropriate on Rancho Los Amigos Scale). Re-establishing safe eating &
Independent self-feeding. Grade session Most Effective supports pt's. progress
correct answer -Have pt. complete a dry cough after each bite
6 yr. old has mild hypotonia, to increase sensory awareness & sensory
processing. Ax. (play) provide the Most proprioceptive feedback correct
answer -Pulling a wagon filled with bags of sand
Grooming ax. pt. w/TBI becomes agitated throws shampoo, shouts "this is
ridiculous, I'm not doing this anymore". Statement in "O" section correct
answer -Pt. became verbally abusive and threw shampoo during tx.
6 yr. old mild to mod. symptoms asso. w/arthrogryposis (jt. are fixed in
various posture, lack muscle growth) learning to bath independently.
Adaption Most Beneficial to use to compensate for deficits asso. w/condition
correct answer -Long-handled sponge, soap on a rope, towel with handles
Teaching nursing aides techn's. for assisting residents w/dysphagia
management & self-feeding strategy Most Effective to promote follow-through
of learning correct answer -Structure interactive observation and practice
sessions supplemented by instructional handouts.
Disadvantage of fluidotherapy w/pt. w/distal radius fracture 8 wks ago
correct answer -Contribution to the formation of dependent edema
, 5 yr. old w/developmental delay & proximal UE weakness. Uses palmer grasp
holding pencil. Most Beneficial for child to use for supporting handwriting
development correct answer -Sitting at a school desk with both arms
supported on the desk
1st grader visual perception, child plateaued COTA do prior to recommending
modifications to intervention plan correct answer -Convene on ind's.
Education Program team meeting to discuss the proposed changes
8 wk stress management class for client w/domestic violence program. Use
cognitive behavioral approach. COTA promote carry over of learned ax's. to
everyday life using this approach correct answer -Teach the participants
structured steps to use for modifying negative behaviors
Follow up home visit w/client who had a CVA. Observes client's functional
performance significantly decreases since last home visit. What initial action
should COTA take based on observations correct answer -Collaborate
w/OTR to schedule a re-evaluation for the client
Client had nondisplaced distal radius fracture to right-dominant UE work as
hairstylist. Client reports persistent wrist & finger stiffness makes difficult to
comb & style hair at work. Intervention represents a biomechanical approach
and should be included as part of client's initial intervention for measuring
long-term functional performance correct answer -Bilateral ax's for
improving FM dexterity
Variable can be graded to Most Effectively increase physical endurance
(lasting quality or duration) correct answer -Total amount of time spent
on an ax.
COTA leads variety of groups for clients participating in community-based
mental health program. Primary role of COTA leading egocentric (self-
centered) cooperative group in this setting correct answer -Assisting the
participants in developing and discuss group norms
OTR/COTA established service competency, preparing to administer several
standardized assessment to a student. Task is best for COTA to do as part of
this process correct answer -Follow the specific instructions as outlined in
the test manual
