RCA - INDIANA STATE JURISPRUDENCE TEST
STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2026/2027-EDITION REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Questions with step by step and answer |100% Verified | A+ Graded Review
OVERVIEW: This Study Guide is designed for the Indiana Residential Care Administrator
(RCA) State Jurisprudence Examination administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing
Agency (IPLA) and Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). It covers Indiana Code IC 25-19, Title
410 IAC 16.2, federal regulations for residential care, resident rights, infection control,
staffing, pharmacy services, and administrator responsibilities. The exam validates
knowledge of state-specific laws governing Residential Care Facilities (RCF) licensing,
operation, and compliance.
Exam Format: 100-120 multiple choice questions, open book (Indiana law), 2-hour limit, 75%
passing score. Focus on IC 25-19-1, 410 IAC 16.2-3.1, 410 IAC 16.2-5, personnel requirements,
physical plant standards, and complaint investigations.
All correct answers are highlight with green and Rationale After.
SECTION 1: LICENSING & ADMINISTRATOR REQUIREMENTS (IC 25-19)
1. What agency licenses RCA in Indiana?
A) IDOH
B) IPLA - Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
C) CMS
D) ISDH
ANSWER: B) IPLA - Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Rationale: Per IC 25-19, IPLA Board of Long-Term Care Administrators licenses RCA/HFA.
,2. How long must an RCA retain CE completion certificates?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 7 years
ANSWER: B) 4 years
Rationale: 410 IAC requires retention for 4 years from end of license period for audit.
3. Minimum age for RCA licensure in Indiana?
A) 18
B) 21
C) 25
D) 19
ANSWER: B) 21
Rationale: IC 25-19-1-3 requires applicant be at least 21 years old.
4. RCA license renewal period?
A) Annually
B) Biennially (every 2 years)
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 4 years
ANSWER: B) Biennially (every 2 years)
Rationale: RCA licenses expire biennially, renewal with 40 hours CE (20 for RCA vs 40 for HFA).
5. If a person is NOT licensed as HFA or RCA, what title can they NOT use?
A) Manager
B) Assistant HFA Administrator
C) Director of Nursing
D) Activities Director
ANSWER: B) Assistant HFA Administrator
Rationale: Only licensed individuals may use RCA/HFA or Assistant Administrator titles per IC
25-19.
6. Who is responsible for investigation of complaints concerning licenses?
A) IDOH
B) The Division (IPLA Consumer Protection Division)
C) Attorney General
D) Facility
ANSWER: B) The Division (IPLA Consumer Protection Division)
Rationale: The division investigates complaints against licensed administrators.
,7. How many hours must an RCA AIT complete?
A) 520 hours
B) 1040 hours
C) 2080 hours
D) 480 hours
ANSWER: B) 1040 hours (6-month program)
Rationale: RCA AIT is 1040 hours vs HFA 1040? Actually RCA is 1040 hours / 6 months per rule.
8. Can an RCA serve as administrator for more than one facility?
A) No, never
B) Yes, with Board approval if hours/oversight met
C) Yes, unlimited
D) Only 2 facilities
ANSWER: B) Yes, with Board approval if hours/oversight met
Rationale: Board may approve shared administrator if requirements for time on-site met.
SECTION 2: RESIDENT RIGHTS & ADMISSION (410 IAC 16.2-3.1)
9. When must resident rights be provided in writing?
A) At admission
B) After 30 days
C) Upon discharge only
D) Annually only
ANSWER: A) At admission
Rationale: Rights must be given at admission and explained.
10. Can a residential care facility admit a resident who requires 24-hour skilled nursing?
A) Yes, always
B) No, not if they need 24-hr skilled nursing - must be in HFA-licensed facility
C) Yes with waiver
D) Yes for 30 days
ANSWER: B) No, not if they need 24-hr skilled nursing - must be in HFA-licensed facility
Rationale: RCF scope is limited; residents needing 24hr skilled care not appropriate.
11. Maximum time to complete baseline care plan?
A) 48 hours
B) 72 hours
C) 7 days
D) 14 days
ANSWER: A) 48 hours
, Rationale: Baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission.
12. Resident has right to:
A) Be free from chemical restraints for discipline
B) Be restrained for staff convenience
C) No visitors
D) No grievance process
ANSWER: A) Be free from chemical restraints for discipline
Rationale: Resident rights: freedom from restraints for discipline/convenience.
13. How often must resident council meetings be held if council exists?
A) Monthly
B) Quarterly
C) Annually
D) Weekly
ANSWER: A) Monthly
Rationale: Facility must support monthly resident council meetings.
14. What is required for involuntary discharge?
A) Verbal notice
B) 30-day written notice except emergencies with appeal rights
C) 7-day notice
D) No notice
ANSWER: B) 30-day written notice except emergencies with appeal rights
Rationale: Per 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-12, 30-day notice and reason, appeal rights.
SECTION 3: STAFFING, PERSONNEL & TRAINING
15. Health screening for employees must include:
A) TB test
B) Physical exam at hire
C) Both A & B per policy
D) None
ANSWER: C) Both A & B per policy
Rationale: Employees must have health screening including TB per CDC/IDOH guidelines.
16. Administrator must be on-site how many hours?
A) 20 hrs/week minimum
B) Full-time as defined, sufficient to manage facility
C) 10 hrs/week
STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2026/2027-EDITION REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Questions with step by step and answer |100% Verified | A+ Graded Review
OVERVIEW: This Study Guide is designed for the Indiana Residential Care Administrator
(RCA) State Jurisprudence Examination administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing
Agency (IPLA) and Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). It covers Indiana Code IC 25-19, Title
410 IAC 16.2, federal regulations for residential care, resident rights, infection control,
staffing, pharmacy services, and administrator responsibilities. The exam validates
knowledge of state-specific laws governing Residential Care Facilities (RCF) licensing,
operation, and compliance.
Exam Format: 100-120 multiple choice questions, open book (Indiana law), 2-hour limit, 75%
passing score. Focus on IC 25-19-1, 410 IAC 16.2-3.1, 410 IAC 16.2-5, personnel requirements,
physical plant standards, and complaint investigations.
All correct answers are highlight with green and Rationale After.
SECTION 1: LICENSING & ADMINISTRATOR REQUIREMENTS (IC 25-19)
1. What agency licenses RCA in Indiana?
A) IDOH
B) IPLA - Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
C) CMS
D) ISDH
ANSWER: B) IPLA - Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Rationale: Per IC 25-19, IPLA Board of Long-Term Care Administrators licenses RCA/HFA.
,2. How long must an RCA retain CE completion certificates?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 7 years
ANSWER: B) 4 years
Rationale: 410 IAC requires retention for 4 years from end of license period for audit.
3. Minimum age for RCA licensure in Indiana?
A) 18
B) 21
C) 25
D) 19
ANSWER: B) 21
Rationale: IC 25-19-1-3 requires applicant be at least 21 years old.
4. RCA license renewal period?
A) Annually
B) Biennially (every 2 years)
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 4 years
ANSWER: B) Biennially (every 2 years)
Rationale: RCA licenses expire biennially, renewal with 40 hours CE (20 for RCA vs 40 for HFA).
5. If a person is NOT licensed as HFA or RCA, what title can they NOT use?
A) Manager
B) Assistant HFA Administrator
C) Director of Nursing
D) Activities Director
ANSWER: B) Assistant HFA Administrator
Rationale: Only licensed individuals may use RCA/HFA or Assistant Administrator titles per IC
25-19.
6. Who is responsible for investigation of complaints concerning licenses?
A) IDOH
B) The Division (IPLA Consumer Protection Division)
C) Attorney General
D) Facility
ANSWER: B) The Division (IPLA Consumer Protection Division)
Rationale: The division investigates complaints against licensed administrators.
,7. How many hours must an RCA AIT complete?
A) 520 hours
B) 1040 hours
C) 2080 hours
D) 480 hours
ANSWER: B) 1040 hours (6-month program)
Rationale: RCA AIT is 1040 hours vs HFA 1040? Actually RCA is 1040 hours / 6 months per rule.
8. Can an RCA serve as administrator for more than one facility?
A) No, never
B) Yes, with Board approval if hours/oversight met
C) Yes, unlimited
D) Only 2 facilities
ANSWER: B) Yes, with Board approval if hours/oversight met
Rationale: Board may approve shared administrator if requirements for time on-site met.
SECTION 2: RESIDENT RIGHTS & ADMISSION (410 IAC 16.2-3.1)
9. When must resident rights be provided in writing?
A) At admission
B) After 30 days
C) Upon discharge only
D) Annually only
ANSWER: A) At admission
Rationale: Rights must be given at admission and explained.
10. Can a residential care facility admit a resident who requires 24-hour skilled nursing?
A) Yes, always
B) No, not if they need 24-hr skilled nursing - must be in HFA-licensed facility
C) Yes with waiver
D) Yes for 30 days
ANSWER: B) No, not if they need 24-hr skilled nursing - must be in HFA-licensed facility
Rationale: RCF scope is limited; residents needing 24hr skilled care not appropriate.
11. Maximum time to complete baseline care plan?
A) 48 hours
B) 72 hours
C) 7 days
D) 14 days
ANSWER: A) 48 hours
, Rationale: Baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission.
12. Resident has right to:
A) Be free from chemical restraints for discipline
B) Be restrained for staff convenience
C) No visitors
D) No grievance process
ANSWER: A) Be free from chemical restraints for discipline
Rationale: Resident rights: freedom from restraints for discipline/convenience.
13. How often must resident council meetings be held if council exists?
A) Monthly
B) Quarterly
C) Annually
D) Weekly
ANSWER: A) Monthly
Rationale: Facility must support monthly resident council meetings.
14. What is required for involuntary discharge?
A) Verbal notice
B) 30-day written notice except emergencies with appeal rights
C) 7-day notice
D) No notice
ANSWER: B) 30-day written notice except emergencies with appeal rights
Rationale: Per 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-12, 30-day notice and reason, appeal rights.
SECTION 3: STAFFING, PERSONNEL & TRAINING
15. Health screening for employees must include:
A) TB test
B) Physical exam at hire
C) Both A & B per policy
D) None
ANSWER: C) Both A & B per policy
Rationale: Employees must have health screening including TB per CDC/IDOH guidelines.
16. Administrator must be on-site how many hours?
A) 20 hrs/week minimum
B) Full-time as defined, sufficient to manage facility
C) 10 hrs/week
