Indiana RCA Jurisprudence Exam
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Section 1: Indiana Respiratory Care Act (IC 25-34.5) — 12 Questions
Q1: Under IC 25-34.5-1-6, which of the following activities is included in the statutory definition of
"practice of respiratory care"?
A. Performing independent diagnostic interpretations of chest X-rays without physician oversight
B. Administering medical gases (except for anesthesia), aerosols, and humidification under the direct
supervision of a physician
C. Prescribing controlled substances for chronic respiratory conditions
D. Performing surgical procedures on the upper airway independently
B. Administering medical gases (except for anesthesia), aerosols, and humidification under the direct
supervision of a physician. [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IC 25-34.5-1-6 defines "practice of respiratory care" as an allied health specialty designed to
aid the supervising physician or osteopath, and specifically includes administration of medical gases
(except for anesthesia), aerosols, and humidification under direct physician supervision. [CORRECT]
Q2: According to IC 25-34.5-1-6, which of the following is NOT included in the statutory definition of
"practice of respiratory care"?
A. Mechanical or physiological ventilatory support
B. Insertion and maintenance of artificial airways
C. Independent prescription of pharmacological therapies for respiratory conditions
D. Bronchopulmonary hygiene
, C. Independent prescription of pharmacological therapies for respiratory conditions. [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IC 25-34.5-1-6 specifies that respiratory care includes administration of pharmacological aids
related to implementation of a treatment regimen prescribed by and under the direct supervision of a
physician. RCPs do not have independent prescribing authority under Indiana law. [CORRECT]
Q3: Under IC 25-34.5-2-2, what is the minimum composition requirement for the Indiana Respiratory
Care Committee?
A. Three physicians and two RCPs
B. At least two practitioners and at least one physician familiar with respiratory care
C. Five RCPs only
D. One physician and four nurses
B. At least two practitioners and at least one physician familiar with respiratory care. [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IC 25-34.5-2-2 requires the Respiratory Care Committee to include at least two (2)
practitioners and at least one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is familiar with the practice of
respiratory care. [CORRECT]
Q4: Under IC 25-34.5-2-8, which of the following is a requirement for licensure as a respiratory care
practitioner in Indiana?
A. Completion of a nursing degree program
B. Graduation from a school or program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory
Care (CoARC) and passage of the NBRC examination
C. Five years of on-the-job training without formal education
D. Licensure as a physician assistant in another state
B. Graduation from a school or program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care (CoARC) and passage of the NBRC examination. [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IC 25-34.5-2-8 requires each applicant to submit proof of graduation from a school or
program meeting standards set by the board (typically CoARC-accredited) and passage of a respiratory
care practitioner examination approved by the board (NBRC CRT exam). [CORRECT]
ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | Respiratory
Care Laws & Ethics | Verified Q&A |
Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Section 1: Indiana Respiratory Care Act (IC 25-34.5) — 12 Questions
Q1: Under IC 25-34.5-1-6, which of the following activities is included in the statutory definition of
"practice of respiratory care"?
A. Performing independent diagnostic interpretations of chest X-rays without physician oversight
B. Administering medical gases (except for anesthesia), aerosols, and humidification under the direct
supervision of a physician
C. Prescribing controlled substances for chronic respiratory conditions
D. Performing surgical procedures on the upper airway independently
B. Administering medical gases (except for anesthesia), aerosols, and humidification under the direct
supervision of a physician. [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IC 25-34.5-1-6 defines "practice of respiratory care" as an allied health specialty designed to
aid the supervising physician or osteopath, and specifically includes administration of medical gases
(except for anesthesia), aerosols, and humidification under direct physician supervision. [CORRECT]
Q2: According to IC 25-34.5-1-6, which of the following is NOT included in the statutory definition of
"practice of respiratory care"?
A. Mechanical or physiological ventilatory support
B. Insertion and maintenance of artificial airways
C. Independent prescription of pharmacological therapies for respiratory conditions
D. Bronchopulmonary hygiene
, C. Independent prescription of pharmacological therapies for respiratory conditions. [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IC 25-34.5-1-6 specifies that respiratory care includes administration of pharmacological aids
related to implementation of a treatment regimen prescribed by and under the direct supervision of a
physician. RCPs do not have independent prescribing authority under Indiana law. [CORRECT]
Q3: Under IC 25-34.5-2-2, what is the minimum composition requirement for the Indiana Respiratory
Care Committee?
A. Three physicians and two RCPs
B. At least two practitioners and at least one physician familiar with respiratory care
C. Five RCPs only
D. One physician and four nurses
B. At least two practitioners and at least one physician familiar with respiratory care. [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IC 25-34.5-2-2 requires the Respiratory Care Committee to include at least two (2)
practitioners and at least one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is familiar with the practice of
respiratory care. [CORRECT]
Q4: Under IC 25-34.5-2-8, which of the following is a requirement for licensure as a respiratory care
practitioner in Indiana?
A. Completion of a nursing degree program
B. Graduation from a school or program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory
Care (CoARC) and passage of the NBRC examination
C. Five years of on-the-job training without formal education
D. Licensure as a physician assistant in another state
B. Graduation from a school or program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care (CoARC) and passage of the NBRC examination. [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IC 25-34.5-2-8 requires each applicant to submit proof of graduation from a school or
program meeting standards set by the board (typically CoARC-accredited) and passage of a respiratory
care practitioner examination approved by the board (NBRC CRT exam). [CORRECT]
