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A young patient is in the hospital with his left leg in Buck's traction. The team leader asks the physician assistant to place a footplate on the affected side at the bottom of the bed. What is the purpose of this action?
  1. Anchor the traction
  2. Prevent foot drop
  3. Keep the patient from sliding down in bed
  4. Prevent pressure areas on the foot
Explanation
Answer: B - The purpose of the footplate is to prevent foot drop while the patient is immobilized in traction. This will not anchor the traction, keep the patient from sliding down in bed, or prevent pressure areas.
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