EPIC TEST STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 | 186 Questions with
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EPIC Navigation, Patient Lists & In-Basket
Q1: A nurse logs into EPIC Hyperspace and needs to quickly access their assigned
patients for the shift. Which navigation element provides this view by default?
A. The Epic button dropdown menu showing all available activities
B. The Patient Lists activity displaying assigned and personally created lists [CORRECT]
C. The In-Basket showing all messages and results
D. The Snapboard view of the entire hospital census
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patient Lists is the primary navigation activity for accessing assigned
patients and custom lists; it's typically the default landing view for clinical staff. The
Epic button (A) opens the activity menu but doesn't show patients directly; In-Basket (C)
is for messages; Snapboard (D) shows broader census, not personal assignments.
Q2: A provider wants to search for a patient by medical record number (MRN)
12345678. Which search method is most direct?
A. Use the Patient Lookup activity from the Epic button menu
B. Type the MRN directly into the universal search bar at the top of Hyperspace
[CORRECT]
C. Browse through the department patient list manually
D. Call the hospital operator to find the patient location
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: The universal search bar accepts MRNs, names, or other identifiers
directly—fastest patient lookup method. Patient Lookup (A) works but adds steps;
manual browsing (C) is inefficient; calling operator (D) is unnecessary with EPIC search
capabilities.
Q3: A physician receives a high-priority patient message in their In-Basket. Which
indicator shows this requires immediate attention?
A. A yellow folder icon next to the message
B. A red exclamation mark or high-priority flag [CORRECT]
C. A blue question mark icon
D. A green checkmark indicating completed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-priority In-Basket items display red exclamation marks or similar urgent
indicators per EPIC standard design. Yellow (A) typically indicates moderate priority;
blue question mark (C) suggests clarification needed; green checkmark (D) indicates
resolved items.
Q4: A nurse needs to view all vital signs, labs, and medications for a patient on one
screen. Which chart tab provides this comprehensive summary view?
A. The Notes tab showing all clinical documentation
B. The Results Review tab for lab and imaging results only
C. The Summary tab or Storyboard view combining key data elements [CORRECT]
D. The Orders tab showing active and pending orders only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Summary tab (or Storyboard in some contexts) presents integrated
patient data including vitals, meds, problems, and recent results in one view. Notes (A)
shows documents; Results Review (B) is limited to results; Orders (D) shows only order
information.
,Q5: A medical assistant needs to send a message to the pharmacy about a prescription
clarification. Which In-Basket message type is appropriate?
A. Patient message routed to the patient's portal
B. Staff message sent to the pharmacy pool or specific pharmacist [CORRECT]
C. Result message for lab values
D. Refill request message for medication renewals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staff messages communicate between care team members; pharmacy pools
receive prescription-related communications. Patient messages (A) go to patients;
Result messages (C) convey lab/imaging results; Refill requests (D) are
patient-generated renewal requests.
Q6: A provider wants to create a custom patient list for their panel of diabetic patients.
Which feature supports this?
A. The Snapboard filtered by diagnosis code
B. My Lists allowing creation of personalized patient lists [CORRECT]
C. The Preliminary Discharge List only
D. The OR Schedule view
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: My Lists enables users to create, save, and manage personalized patient lists
based on various criteria. Snapboard (A) shows broader census; Preliminary Discharge
List (C) is system-generated; OR Schedule (D) is procedure-specific.
Q7: Which keyboard shortcut opens the In-Basket from anywhere in Hyperspace?
A. Ctrl + I
B. Ctrl + M [CORRECT]
C. Ctrl + P
, D. Ctrl + H
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ctrl + M is the standard EPIC keyboard shortcut for opening In-Basket across
activities. Other shortcuts perform different functions (Ctrl+P typically prints, Ctrl+I may
open Interventions, Ctrl+H may open Help).
Q8: A nurse notices an In-Basket item has been flagged for follow-up. What does this
indicate?
A. The item has been deleted and needs recovery
B. The item requires action at a later time and will reappear [CORRECT]
C. The item has been permanently archived
D. The item is marked as spam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Follow-up flags allow users to defer In-Basket items; they reappear at
specified times for later action. This is different from deletion (A), archiving (C), or spam
filtering (D).
Q9: A provider needs to view a patient's complete problem list, medication list, and
allergy information before entering orders. Where is this information most accessible?
A. The Chart Review tab showing historical documents
B. The Patient Snapshot or Summary view [CORRECT]
C. The Reporting Workbench
D. The Preliminary Charges activity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patient Snapshot/Summary displays active problems, medications, and
allergies prominently for quick review before ordering. Chart Review (A) focuses on
100% Correct Answers | Hyperspace Certification Prep | Pass
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EPIC Navigation, Patient Lists & In-Basket
Q1: A nurse logs into EPIC Hyperspace and needs to quickly access their assigned
patients for the shift. Which navigation element provides this view by default?
A. The Epic button dropdown menu showing all available activities
B. The Patient Lists activity displaying assigned and personally created lists [CORRECT]
C. The In-Basket showing all messages and results
D. The Snapboard view of the entire hospital census
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patient Lists is the primary navigation activity for accessing assigned
patients and custom lists; it's typically the default landing view for clinical staff. The
Epic button (A) opens the activity menu but doesn't show patients directly; In-Basket (C)
is for messages; Snapboard (D) shows broader census, not personal assignments.
Q2: A provider wants to search for a patient by medical record number (MRN)
12345678. Which search method is most direct?
A. Use the Patient Lookup activity from the Epic button menu
B. Type the MRN directly into the universal search bar at the top of Hyperspace
[CORRECT]
C. Browse through the department patient list manually
D. Call the hospital operator to find the patient location
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: The universal search bar accepts MRNs, names, or other identifiers
directly—fastest patient lookup method. Patient Lookup (A) works but adds steps;
manual browsing (C) is inefficient; calling operator (D) is unnecessary with EPIC search
capabilities.
Q3: A physician receives a high-priority patient message in their In-Basket. Which
indicator shows this requires immediate attention?
A. A yellow folder icon next to the message
B. A red exclamation mark or high-priority flag [CORRECT]
C. A blue question mark icon
D. A green checkmark indicating completed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-priority In-Basket items display red exclamation marks or similar urgent
indicators per EPIC standard design. Yellow (A) typically indicates moderate priority;
blue question mark (C) suggests clarification needed; green checkmark (D) indicates
resolved items.
Q4: A nurse needs to view all vital signs, labs, and medications for a patient on one
screen. Which chart tab provides this comprehensive summary view?
A. The Notes tab showing all clinical documentation
B. The Results Review tab for lab and imaging results only
C. The Summary tab or Storyboard view combining key data elements [CORRECT]
D. The Orders tab showing active and pending orders only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Summary tab (or Storyboard in some contexts) presents integrated
patient data including vitals, meds, problems, and recent results in one view. Notes (A)
shows documents; Results Review (B) is limited to results; Orders (D) shows only order
information.
,Q5: A medical assistant needs to send a message to the pharmacy about a prescription
clarification. Which In-Basket message type is appropriate?
A. Patient message routed to the patient's portal
B. Staff message sent to the pharmacy pool or specific pharmacist [CORRECT]
C. Result message for lab values
D. Refill request message for medication renewals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staff messages communicate between care team members; pharmacy pools
receive prescription-related communications. Patient messages (A) go to patients;
Result messages (C) convey lab/imaging results; Refill requests (D) are
patient-generated renewal requests.
Q6: A provider wants to create a custom patient list for their panel of diabetic patients.
Which feature supports this?
A. The Snapboard filtered by diagnosis code
B. My Lists allowing creation of personalized patient lists [CORRECT]
C. The Preliminary Discharge List only
D. The OR Schedule view
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: My Lists enables users to create, save, and manage personalized patient lists
based on various criteria. Snapboard (A) shows broader census; Preliminary Discharge
List (C) is system-generated; OR Schedule (D) is procedure-specific.
Q7: Which keyboard shortcut opens the In-Basket from anywhere in Hyperspace?
A. Ctrl + I
B. Ctrl + M [CORRECT]
C. Ctrl + P
, D. Ctrl + H
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ctrl + M is the standard EPIC keyboard shortcut for opening In-Basket across
activities. Other shortcuts perform different functions (Ctrl+P typically prints, Ctrl+I may
open Interventions, Ctrl+H may open Help).
Q8: A nurse notices an In-Basket item has been flagged for follow-up. What does this
indicate?
A. The item has been deleted and needs recovery
B. The item requires action at a later time and will reappear [CORRECT]
C. The item has been permanently archived
D. The item is marked as spam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Follow-up flags allow users to defer In-Basket items; they reappear at
specified times for later action. This is different from deletion (A), archiving (C), or spam
filtering (D).
Q9: A provider needs to view a patient's complete problem list, medication list, and
allergy information before entering orders. Where is this information most accessible?
A. The Chart Review tab showing historical documents
B. The Patient Snapshot or Summary view [CORRECT]
C. The Reporting Workbench
D. The Preliminary Charges activity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patient Snapshot/Summary displays active problems, medications, and
allergies prominently for quick review before ordering. Chart Review (A) focuses on
