Which role is described as working under the supervision of RNs or LPNs/LVNs and performing patient care tasks?

• A. PCT
• B. RN
• C. LPN/LVN
• D. Nurse Assistant

Answer: (A)

A role that performs direct patient care tasks under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses is the Patient Care Technician. This position is trained to support the care team by hands-on tasks like helping with activities of daily living, taking and recording vital signs, assisting with mobility and hygiene, and transporting or positioning patients, all under supervision. Because they operate under supervision and do not hold independent licensure, they fit the description described in the question. Other roles on the care team hold licensure and have broader or different scopes of practice, so they don’t fit this specific supervision-and-task combination as neatly.