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PT Question of the Week - Ideomotor apraxia

You are discussing a number of neurological deficits with your student. Which of the following is associated with ideomotor apraxia?

1. Difficulty performing sequenced motor acts

2. The inability to carry out purposeful movement on command

3. A failure to recognize familiar objects

4. Inability to respond to stimuli presented ipsilateral to the side of the brain lesion

The solution will be posted in a few days