INDIANA QMA CERTIFICATION
EXAMINATION LATEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| COMPLETE
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
A+
1. A Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) in Indiana may administer medications in
which setting?
A) Acute care hospital
B) Long-term care facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse
C) Independent physician's office
D) Patient's private home as a home health aide
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: B
Rationale: The Indiana State Department of Health permits QMAs to administer
medications only in licensed long-term care facilities (nursing homes) under the
delegation and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse
(LPN).
2. Which of the following correctly describes the scope of practice for a
Qualified Medication Assistant (QMA) in Indiana?
,A) Administer IV medications independently
B) Perform medication reconciliation without supervision
C) Administer oral and topical medications under the direction of a licensed nurse
D) Write medication orders for residents
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: C
Rationale: Indiana law permits QMAs to give oral and topical medications only
when directed by an LPN/RN. They cannot initiate orders, reconcile independently,
or administer IV drugs without additional certification.
3. Which of the following tasks is OUTSIDE the scope of practice for a QMA in
Indiana?
A) Administering oral medications from a medication cart
B) Applying transdermal patches
C) Administering intravenous (IV) push medications
D) Instilling eye drops as prescribed
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: C
Rationale: QMAs are not permitted to administer any parenteral medications.
Indiana QMA rules prohibit IV administration, IV piggybacks, and IV push
medications. These are nursing tasks that require advanced training and licensure.
4. According to Indiana regulations, a QMA may administer which type of
medication without specific delegation?
,A) Injectable antibiotics
B) Metered-dose inhalers
C) Intravenous pain medication
D) Subcutaneous insulin
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: B
Rationale: In Indiana, QMAs can administer metered-dose inhalers without
specific delegation as they are considered non-invasive medications. Injectable
medications require specific delegation and documented competencies.
5. A QMA observes a resident having difficulty swallowing a large tablet. The
most appropriate action is to:
A) Crush the tablet without checking
B) Notify the licensed nurse and follow facility policy
C) Have the resident chew the tablet
D) Skip the dose
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: B
Rationale: The QMA should notify the licensed nurse and follow facility policy (e.g.,
request alternate formulation). Crushing or altering medications without approval
can affect drug efficacy and safety.
6. According to Indiana Administrative Code § 412 IAC 2-3-1-1, how often must
a QMA renew their certification?
, A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: B
Rationale: The code requires QMA certification renewal biennially, including
completion of continuing education and a competency assessment.
7. What is the maximum number of hours a QMA can work in a 24-hour period
in Indiana long-term care facilities?
A) 8 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: C
Rationale: Indiana Administrative Code 410 IAC 16.2-1.1-36 limits mandatory
overtime and states that no employee should be required to work more than 16
consecutive hours in a 24-hour period.
8. What is the required passing score for the QMA competency evaluation test
in Indiana?
EXAMINATION LATEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| COMPLETE
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
A+
1. A Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) in Indiana may administer medications in
which setting?
A) Acute care hospital
B) Long-term care facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse
C) Independent physician's office
D) Patient's private home as a home health aide
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: B
Rationale: The Indiana State Department of Health permits QMAs to administer
medications only in licensed long-term care facilities (nursing homes) under the
delegation and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse
(LPN).
2. Which of the following correctly describes the scope of practice for a
Qualified Medication Assistant (QMA) in Indiana?
,A) Administer IV medications independently
B) Perform medication reconciliation without supervision
C) Administer oral and topical medications under the direction of a licensed nurse
D) Write medication orders for residents
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: C
Rationale: Indiana law permits QMAs to give oral and topical medications only
when directed by an LPN/RN. They cannot initiate orders, reconcile independently,
or administer IV drugs without additional certification.
3. Which of the following tasks is OUTSIDE the scope of practice for a QMA in
Indiana?
A) Administering oral medications from a medication cart
B) Applying transdermal patches
C) Administering intravenous (IV) push medications
D) Instilling eye drops as prescribed
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: C
Rationale: QMAs are not permitted to administer any parenteral medications.
Indiana QMA rules prohibit IV administration, IV piggybacks, and IV push
medications. These are nursing tasks that require advanced training and licensure.
4. According to Indiana regulations, a QMA may administer which type of
medication without specific delegation?
,A) Injectable antibiotics
B) Metered-dose inhalers
C) Intravenous pain medication
D) Subcutaneous insulin
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: B
Rationale: In Indiana, QMAs can administer metered-dose inhalers without
specific delegation as they are considered non-invasive medications. Injectable
medications require specific delegation and documented competencies.
5. A QMA observes a resident having difficulty swallowing a large tablet. The
most appropriate action is to:
A) Crush the tablet without checking
B) Notify the licensed nurse and follow facility policy
C) Have the resident chew the tablet
D) Skip the dose
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: B
Rationale: The QMA should notify the licensed nurse and follow facility policy (e.g.,
request alternate formulation). Crushing or altering medications without approval
can affect drug efficacy and safety.
6. According to Indiana Administrative Code § 412 IAC 2-3-1-1, how often must
a QMA renew their certification?
, A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: B
Rationale: The code requires QMA certification renewal biennially, including
completion of continuing education and a competency assessment.
7. What is the maximum number of hours a QMA can work in a 24-hour period
in Indiana long-term care facilities?
A) 8 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
Correct ,,,answer,,,,: C
Rationale: Indiana Administrative Code 410 IAC 16.2-1.1-36 limits mandatory
overtime and states that no employee should be required to work more than 16
consecutive hours in a 24-hour period.
8. What is the required passing score for the QMA competency evaluation test
in Indiana?
