Mental health and dementiaQuestion 742 of 1700
A resident understands your instructions and can move, but cannot start the task of brushing teeth. What is this called?
- Agnosia
- Pocketing
- Delirium
- Apraxia
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Correct answer: Apraxia
Apraxia is impaired ability to do motor tasks despite intact motor function.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026