Praxis

Question 1

Ability to perform skilled actions (upon command)

Answer 1

Praxis

Question 2

Universally known movements used in testing praxis

Answer 2

brushing teeth
combing hair
shaving
standing up
walking

Question 3

Pt has intact sensation, normal muscle strength, and coordination but cannot do the action upon command

Answer 3

Apraxia

Question 4

Differentiate Apraxia and Comprehension

Answer 4

Apraxia: Pt understands you but has impaired BA6 and is unable to do command d/t having loss of past experiences

Comprehension: Pt has the ability to follow commands since they have intact BA6 (memory/past experiences)

Question 5

Pt has a problem c movement

Answer 5

Anosognosia

Question 6

Pt cannot perform skill upon command, but later they can do it

Answer 6

Ideomotor Apraxia

Question 7

Pt is able to actively move, but delayed d/t impaired (but not totally destroyed BA6)

Answer 7

Ideomotor Apraxia

Question 8

With or without command, the pt cannot do the action

Answer 8

Ideational Apraxia

Question 9

Pt cannot actively move d/t a completely destroyed BA6

Answer 9

Ideational Apraxia