COTA COTA Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology

Question 1

Which type of adaptive utensil is most appropriate for a client with limited hand grip due to rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Built-up handle utensil

Answer

Standard metal fork

Answer

Chopsticks

Answer

Weighted spoon

Question 2

A client with C6 spinal cord injury needs to write. Which assistive device would a COTA most likely recommend?

Accepted Answer

Universal cuff with pen holder

Answer

Electric typewriter

Answer

Standard pen grip

Answer

Mouth stick

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a rocker knife in adaptive kitchen equipment?

Accepted Answer

To cut food using a rocking motion with one hand

Answer

To prevent slipping on the cutting board

Answer

To weigh food portions accurately

Answer

To open canned goods

Question 4

A COTA is recommending a reacher for a post-hip replacement client. What angle of hip flexion must be avoided during use?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 90 degrees

Answer

Greater than 45 degrees

Answer

Greater than 30 degrees

Answer

Greater than 120 degrees

Question 5

Which communication assistive technology category includes eye-gaze systems and speech-generating devices?

Accepted Answer

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Answer

Environmental Control Units (ECU)

Answer

Sensory substitution devices

Answer

Cognitive orthoses

Question 6

A client with low vision is having difficulty reading standard print. Which low-tech adaptation should a COTA suggest first?

Accepted Answer

Large-print materials and a magnifier

Answer

Screen reader software

Answer

Braille training

Answer

Voice-activated assistant