Which role works under the supervision of RNs or LPNs/LVNs and may be involved in patient care tasks?

• A. PCT
• B. RN
• C. Genetic Counselor
• D. Embalmer

Answer: (A)

Roles that support patient care under the supervision of nurses handle routine, hands-on tasks that don’t require independent nursing judgment. A Patient Care Technician fits this description because they assist with basic daily activities and patient needs under the oversight of registered nurses or licensed practical/vocational nurses. They might help with bathing, feeding, mobility, transporting patients, and taking or recording vital signs, as well as basic specimen collection or other delegated duties.

In contrast, a registered nurse is a licensed professional who has broader responsibilities and can perform assessments and decisions independently; a genetic counselor specializes in genetics-related information and counseling rather than direct bedside care; and an embalmer works with deceased individuals rather than living patients.