We can use a simple blood test to determine the levels of hormones linked to ovarian function, including anti-Müllerian hormone, a reliable indicator of the egg reserve in a given ovary. Terms in this set (156). This enables patients to take decisions on how and when to plan for future pregnancies. High potassium level A PT is performing a blood collection for a patient who has edema and her right arm. Heparin What is the best method for a PT to collect a blood specimen from an older patient with fragile, easy to collapse vain? If a young adult woman has a lower ovarian size to what is considered as normal and has a low count of follicles, has a high probability of having an earlier menopause than a woman with normal or bigger ovarian size. The tech should identify that which of the following patients is able to donate blood? A discard tube is not required prior to collection of coagulation samples, except when using a safety winged blood collection device (ie, "butterfly"), in which case a discard tube should be used. Below the IV Which of the following test results are affected when a phlebotomy tech uses iodine to cleanse a site for a dermal puncture? Potassium How frequently should a PT perform quality control test on a glucometer in the lab? 8 cm deep A phlebotomy technician collect a specimen in a micro collection container after two failed venipuncture attempts. Gown What does SD stand for? How many minutes should the technician allowed serum sample to sample for loading them into the centrifuge? How menopause affects the size of the ovary: With age, and in a physiological way, the number of ovarian follicles decreases, the hormone production falls, ovulation stops and the ovarian size is reduced to an average size of 20 x 7, 5 x 10 mm.
Comparison of PT and aPTT values drawn by venipuncture and arterial line using three discard volumes. Take a picture of the question. When a new lot number or kit opens up Which of the following techniques should the PT use when applying an antiseptic solution? Please print and use the Volume Guide for Coagulation Testing to ensure proper draw volume. Konopad E, Grace M, Johnston R, Noseworthy T, Shustack A. Yellow top, blue top, red top A phlebotomy technician is performing a blood transfusion for a patient who has type O blood. 95 mL A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood culture from an infant who weighs 3 kg 6.
The ovaries are situated between the uterus and the fallopian tubes. PPP samples should be collected by double centrifugation. Which of the following departments is responsible for processing these tests? Chlorine bleach A PT experiences I needlestick injury while performing a venipuncture. Goggles A PT Is preparing to aliquot a blood specimen. 85 x 10−3) (100−Hct) (Vblood). Laxson CJ, Titler MG. AB A phlebotomy technician is caring for a three-year-old child who weighs 35 pounds during a one month hospital stay. Menopause ad the ovaries size: Having big or small ovaries affects the menopause arrival? After removing the needle cap, which of the following steps for the technician take? I will ask the nurse to replace the identification band" A PT is seeking consent to perform a venipuncture on an older adult patient who has been accompanied to the facility by younger adult.
Patient identification number A phlebotomy technician is accessing the laboratory information system prior to collecting specimens. Venipuncture Technique. Deliver plasma to a plastic transport tube, cap, and recentrifuge for 10 minutes. Since we were told that 2ml of blood has to be collected for a coagulation test then the SST tube is most appropriate due to the blood being coagulated when collected in this type of tube. Brigden ML, Graydon C, McLeod B, Lesperance M. Prothrombin time determination. The technician is at greatest risk for exposure to which of the following blood-borne pathogen's? Read more about SST tube here. If the patient has a known hematocrit >55%, the amount of citrate in the collection tube must be decreased according to the formula below. Blue Drug test screening- what findings should indicate the sample was tampered? Would you like me to repeat the directions? " IGAF488, anti-human goat IgG conjugated to Alexa Fluor 488.
Increase potassium level A PT is performing a venipuncture. Which of the following statements should the courier use to instruct The medical specimen accessioner on how to complete the chain of custody form? " They indicate not only ovary size but also something that is, perhaps, even more important: they enable us to count the number of follicles (structures that are visible in ultrasound scan images, the quantity of which is linked to ovarian reserve). N95 Respirator Which collection tube should PT use when collecting a chemistry test that requires serum SST (tiger top) A PT has a requisition form for a series of tests. If the blood must be drawn through an indwelling catheter, possible heparin contamination and specimen dilution should be considered. Ask the nurse when the medication was administered A PT is processing the blood sample from a patient who ate a meal of meat and cheese prior to the draw.
Euphoria, however, represents the dynamic between parents and their teens as often woefully dysfunctional, with parents seemingly grappling with many of the same afflictions that are besetting their children, such as addiction, trauma, and sexual and domestic violence. However, it is also important to note that Rue is still young, and she might experiment with her sexuality as the narrative progresses. Making a comeback with a long-awaited season two, fan-favorite characters are tangled in a new web of trauma and bad choices as they continue to encounter and confront their integrity.
McKay is continuously ashamed of being with Cassie because of her sexually active past and he uses her sexual history as an excuse to act aggressively during sex, either because of his assumptions due to her past or almost as a way to punish her. In Season 2, it almost seems like the reason Maddy and Nate aren't back together is that Nate is seeing her best friend Cassie in secret, and not because Nate has continuously abused Maddy, which is barely mentioned throughout the season. However, Rue's voiceover reveals that she almost always said yes to being filmed even though she didn't always enjoy it and that she knew most guys would share the photos and videos after they broke up, which diverts the blame to Cassie's bad decision-making. So yeah, it's kind of a big f---ing mess.
Fresh out of rehab, she has no intention of staying clean and tries to make sense of what the future holds — until she meets Jules Vaughn, the eclectic, intriguing new girl in town. Since Rue's past sexual experiences have been unpleasant, her general disinterest in that regard is quite understandable and justified. Should their coming out be the defining moment of an episode or series- does it need to be a big deal? Especially whilst feeling the distance from Rue as Rue's hiding her functional drug addiction from Jules. There are certain implications that a character might identify with a specific sexuality, but it is never entirely clear. When the boys' underlying romantic feelings for each other are finally displayed in a gay bar, it was all immediately drowned out by the homophobia that was rampant in the '80s, and a call from Cal's girlfriend telling him she was pregnant. This bisexual character with the most chaotic backstory is brought to life by Eric Dane who you might remember as McSteamy from Grey's Anatomy. Fezco is Rue's drug dealer, but he's also her close friend. Back in Season 1, Nate started catfishing Jules on a dating app, when he found out that she slept with his dad. The two stay in the washroom of Virgil's house, and after Rue snorts the same drug as Elliot, she feels like she's going to die so she has Elliot grab the crushed adderall from her sock to help her stay alive.
This phenomenon is endorsed by various shows and movies as well. Euphoria's acclaim, as well as its controversy, are well-earned. Indeed, the power of the family dinner conversation appears to be alive and well, even in these tumultuous times. If you are familiar with Euphoria, you'll know that none of the characters have defined or labeled their sexuality.
Jules also likes to go on hookup apps throughout season one, and she often finds herself having anonymous sex with men. The depiction of teen sexuality is tricky because it risks leading to the sexualisation of teens. It is great to see a show with messy characters like Rue who are not messy because of their sexuality. Jules is a trans woman who is attracted to men and women, although the way she relates to men is often seen as toxic and harmful. However following Rue's father's death, their relationship drifted over the years because of Rue's addictions and mental illnesses. Nevertheless, Rue's character is made up of so many different layers that you probably won't catch if you are not looking deeply into each episode. Her family is aware of her sexuality, and she even talks to her mom about the love of her adolescent life, Jules. I guess, because I already kind of said it in this interview, I would end it hopefully vague enough: Facing hard truths. This is Angus' first major acting role.
In my opinion, Jules is one of the most positive trans and queer representations I have seen, she has come to accept herself just the way she is, even if others may see her as messy. Of course, Fez is in complete disbelief that Cal would admit to having sex with a teenager (not to mention, recording it), and horrified that he has to be the one to hear about it. However, I also found the show incredibly relatable. Lexi covers for Rue often by giving her piss so that she can test clean for the drug tests her mom gives her. These stories and several more are told with a gutsy, explicit flair, forcing the viewer to face the brutal reality of each character's pain, along with their poignant emotions. What follows might be the darkest comedy of the show so far, as Fez listens to Cal confess to his crime, involving a girl that Nate also has feelings for, sparking some unsettling father-son connections in Fez's mind. Later, she falls into the pool, quoting a section from Romeo and Juliet to Rue. Many fans have romanticised the relationship despite its abusive nature, which demonstrates how viewers can be affected. Rue is now a loved lesbian character. At the end of season one, Jules heads into the city despite the fact that Rue backed out at the last minute. The characters bring a tangle of storylines to the second season. Euphoria star Hunter Schafer on 'the tangle that is Rules' and the 'tempting' Elliot.
Is Rue Asexual, Bisexual, or Lesbian in Euphoria? She identifies as a lesbian, but in the first season, we see her struggle with compulsory heterosexuality. She's too excited about feeling love and experiencing sex to be like locked down into one thing. After this, they meet at the carnival. It's tempting to turn these stories and characters into parables about the issues bedeviling Generation Z. Before playing Lexi on Euphoria, she's had roles in This is 40 and Knocked Up. Although Rue doesn't consider her and Lexi to be as close as they were when they were kids, she still asks her for things like pee so she can pass a home drug exam. However, Rue's attitude changed after she met Jules, the new girl. Of course, the two meet up regularly to have loud, steamy sex sessions, in which Nate never seems to say a word to Cassie that isn't incredibly derogatory; he never lets her forget her big betrayal. From here on out there will be SPOILERS. On the other hand, although many people do prefer to label their sexuality, some don't.
The first symptom being that she's is denial, or rather doesn't know she's in an abusive relationship. Seeing Rue in this state upsets Jules, with her telling Rue that she's not trying to be best friends with someone who's going to kill themselves so Rue assures her that she'll stop using drugs upon her request. And despite arguing with her mother often, she also cares for her deeply (as does her mother to Rue). And I'll have a mighty fine time doin' it". Trans model and actress Hunter Schafer also plays her brilliantly and will steal your heart in the first episode.
I think Jules has been angsty about Rue slipping considering the smoking weed aspect. With the lack of mainstream non-binary representation, Rue is an influential depiction of gender that some people may relate to or find a sense of comfort in. Indeed, the characters seem to take such a laissez-faire view of online pornography that they seem to view their own online sexual exploitation not as a potential threat but as an inevitability, not a question of whether it is going to happen but when and how. Jules starts talking with Nate through an online dating app, who she thought was a boy called Tyler. After they laugh and Elliot's sure Rue's ok, it's the start of a friendship. Zendaya plays Rue Bennett, a teenager struggling with substance use disorder, in HBO's Euphoria. As Maddy's friend, Cassie never feels bad about being with Nate because of his past abusive actions towards Maddy, only because they have a romantic past.
I also like [that] it's also something I never would've thought I would be offered to emulate on film, so that was really cool. Rue and Elliot finally meet in the middle of "Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door", after Rue walks in on Elliot snorting a line. She also writes for numerous travel websites about Africa and tries to create a new narrative in the media about our aesthetic continent. She enters the new school year wanting to change her reputation and begin exploring her sexuality. Because I do feel so deeply connected to her [Jules], she becomes a bit of a vehicle for me to express my personal stuff, and turn episodes into a processing moment.
But does Nate actually want Maddy, or does he want the underage sex tape, starring dear old dad? And so actually getting to run around the store and do a little dance, trying to get past this store clerk and stuff like that was fun. As Euphoria progresses, it goes to demonstrate how distressing experiences in a queer person's past can play into their trajectory as they move through life. I've recently been listening to the show's playlist and I love most of the songs. She was best friends with Lexi, but she grew distant from her as well. Some scenes in the show's first season hint that Rue's mother and sister are aware of her interest in women. Emboldened by her lies, Rue is falling into depravity fast, now with ambitions to deal drugs, in order to pay for more drugs. Zendaya as Rue Bennett. In a series that thrives on sexually graphic scenes, Rue has been surprisingly reserved about her sexual desires. In many television shows, movies, and other popular forms of media today, there is often a specific character that must come to terms with their sexuality or identity.