INDIANA NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
,CORE DOMAINS
Safe and Effective Care Environment
Management of Care
Safety and Infection Prevention
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Physiological Integrity
Pharmacological Therapies
,Reduction of Risk Potential
Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking
Indiana Nurse Practice Act Compliance
INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive assessment is designed to evaluate nursing
candidates' readiness for entry-level registered nursing practice.
The exam assesses critical knowledge, clinical judgment, and
decision-making skills essential for safe and effective patient care.
All questions follow a multiple-choice format with scenario-based * situations reflecting real-world clinical
practice. The assessment
emphasizes application of nursing principles, regulatory compliance,
ethical standards, and evidence-based interventions across diverse
patient populations and healthcare settings.
, SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has just been admitted to the medical-surgical unit. The client's family is
asking about the client's condition and treatment plan. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Provide detailed medical information to the family
B. Ask the family to speak with the healthcare provider
C. Verify whether the client has designated the family as authorized to receive information
D. Share only general information about the admission
🟢 C. Verify whether the client has designated the family as authorized to receive information
🔴 RATIONALE: HIPAA regulations require nurses to verify client authorization before sharing health
information with family members. The nurse must first confirm the client's preferences regarding information
disclosure to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
Question 2
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
,CORE DOMAINS
Safe and Effective Care Environment
Management of Care
Safety and Infection Prevention
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Physiological Integrity
Pharmacological Therapies
,Reduction of Risk Potential
Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking
Indiana Nurse Practice Act Compliance
INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive assessment is designed to evaluate nursing
candidates' readiness for entry-level registered nursing practice.
The exam assesses critical knowledge, clinical judgment, and
decision-making skills essential for safe and effective patient care.
All questions follow a multiple-choice format with scenario-based * situations reflecting real-world clinical
practice. The assessment
emphasizes application of nursing principles, regulatory compliance,
ethical standards, and evidence-based interventions across diverse
patient populations and healthcare settings.
, SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has just been admitted to the medical-surgical unit. The client's family is
asking about the client's condition and treatment plan. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Provide detailed medical information to the family
B. Ask the family to speak with the healthcare provider
C. Verify whether the client has designated the family as authorized to receive information
D. Share only general information about the admission
🟢 C. Verify whether the client has designated the family as authorized to receive information
🔴 RATIONALE: HIPAA regulations require nurses to verify client authorization before sharing health
information with family members. The nurse must first confirm the client's preferences regarding information
disclosure to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
Question 2
