EPIC REGISTERING NEW AND EXISTING PATIENTS
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Finding Your Way Around: Patient Search & MRN Management
Q1: A patient arrives at the front desk and says their name is "John Smith." When you
search in Prelude, you get twelve results. Which combination of identifiers should you
use to narrow down to the correct patient?
A. First name only
B. Last name and date of birth [CORRECT]
C. Phone number only
D. First initial only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using last name plus date of birth is the standard way to distinguish between
patients with common names like John Smith, as it narrows the search significantly
while verifying identity. First name only or first initial would still leave too many results,
and phone number alone might not match if the patient changed it or used a different
number.
Q2: While registering a new patient, an alert pops up saying "Potential Duplicate Patient
Exists." The system shows a record with the same name, date of birth, and similar
address, but the patient insists they have never been to your facility before. What is your
next step?
A. Ignore the alert and create a brand new MRN anyway
B. Click "Merge" immediately to combine the records
C. Investigate further by comparing middle initial, SSN, and asking the patient about
previous names or addresses [CORRECT]
D. Delete the old record to avoid confusion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a potential duplicate appears, you must verify whether this is truly a
new patient or an existing one by checking additional identifiers like middle initial or
,SSN, and confirming with the patient. Merging records requires certainty they are the
same person, and creating a new MRN without investigation creates a duplicate that
fragments the medical record.
Q3: What does the acronym EMPI stand for in Epic registration systems?
A. Electronic Medical Patient Identifier
B. Enterprise Master Patient Index [CORRECT]
C. Epic Medical Provider Interface
D. External Master Patient Identification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EMPI stands for Enterprise Master Patient Index, which is the system that
links patient records across different facilities and encounters to ensure each person
has one complete medical record, even if they visit multiple locations.
Q4: A patient schedules an appointment over the phone as "Bob Johnson" but when he
arrives, he presents his ID as "Robert Johnson." How should you search for him in the
system to ensure you find the correct record?
A. Search only for "Bob" since that's what he said on the phone
B. Search for "Robert" and check the "Also search for nicknames" option or use phonetic
search [CORRECT]
C. Create a new MRN under Robert since Bob isn't in the system
D. Ask him to legally change his name to Bob before you can help him
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epic's search functionality often includes phonetic matching and nickname
recognition, so searching for "Robert" with these options enabled will typically find
patients registered under nicknames like "Bob." Creating a new MRN would duplicate
the record, and searching only the nickname might miss the legal name registration.
Q5: [Mini-Case] An unconscious patient arrives at the Emergency Department with no
identification, no wallet, and no accompanying family members. The trauma team
needs the patient registered immediately for treatment and blood bank access. What is
the appropriate step-by-step registration workflow?
A. Refuse treatment until ID is found
, B. Create a temporary "John/Jane Doe" record using emergency department protocols,
assign a temporary MRN, and update with real demographics once identification is
established [CORRECT]
C. Use the last unknown patient record and hope it's the same person
D. Wait for the patient to wake up before doing any registration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In emergency situations where patient identification is unknown, facilities use
temporary names (often "Doe" with a number or "Unknown") and temporary MRNs to
allow immediate medical care and blood product administration. Once the patient is
identified, these records are merged with their permanent record, ensuring continuity of
care without delaying emergency treatment.
Q6: You are updating an existing patient's address when you notice two MRNs for the
same person—one from a clinic visit last year and one from yesterday's ER visit. What
should you do with these records?
A. Delete the older MRN since it's outdated
B. Initiate a merge request to combine the two MRNs into one complete record
[CORRECT]
C. Keep them separate and tell the patient to choose which one to use
D. Update both MRNs separately with different information
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Duplicate MRNs for the same patient should be merged to create a single,
comprehensive medical record that includes all encounters. Deleting records destroys
medical history, and maintaining separate MRNs leads to fragmented care and missing
clinical information.
Q7: Which three identifiers are typically required when creating a new Medical Record
Number in Epic?
A. Name, favorite color, and birth month
B. Name, date of birth, and gender [CORRECT]
C. Name, occupation, and vehicle type
D. Name only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epic requires core demographic identifiers—typically name, date of birth, and
gender—to create a new MRN, ensuring basic identification and proper matching within
2026/2027 | Complete Solutions for Patient Registration |
Hyperspace Certification Prep | Pass Guaranteed - A+
Graded
Finding Your Way Around: Patient Search & MRN Management
Q1: A patient arrives at the front desk and says their name is "John Smith." When you
search in Prelude, you get twelve results. Which combination of identifiers should you
use to narrow down to the correct patient?
A. First name only
B. Last name and date of birth [CORRECT]
C. Phone number only
D. First initial only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using last name plus date of birth is the standard way to distinguish between
patients with common names like John Smith, as it narrows the search significantly
while verifying identity. First name only or first initial would still leave too many results,
and phone number alone might not match if the patient changed it or used a different
number.
Q2: While registering a new patient, an alert pops up saying "Potential Duplicate Patient
Exists." The system shows a record with the same name, date of birth, and similar
address, but the patient insists they have never been to your facility before. What is your
next step?
A. Ignore the alert and create a brand new MRN anyway
B. Click "Merge" immediately to combine the records
C. Investigate further by comparing middle initial, SSN, and asking the patient about
previous names or addresses [CORRECT]
D. Delete the old record to avoid confusion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a potential duplicate appears, you must verify whether this is truly a
new patient or an existing one by checking additional identifiers like middle initial or
,SSN, and confirming with the patient. Merging records requires certainty they are the
same person, and creating a new MRN without investigation creates a duplicate that
fragments the medical record.
Q3: What does the acronym EMPI stand for in Epic registration systems?
A. Electronic Medical Patient Identifier
B. Enterprise Master Patient Index [CORRECT]
C. Epic Medical Provider Interface
D. External Master Patient Identification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EMPI stands for Enterprise Master Patient Index, which is the system that
links patient records across different facilities and encounters to ensure each person
has one complete medical record, even if they visit multiple locations.
Q4: A patient schedules an appointment over the phone as "Bob Johnson" but when he
arrives, he presents his ID as "Robert Johnson." How should you search for him in the
system to ensure you find the correct record?
A. Search only for "Bob" since that's what he said on the phone
B. Search for "Robert" and check the "Also search for nicknames" option or use phonetic
search [CORRECT]
C. Create a new MRN under Robert since Bob isn't in the system
D. Ask him to legally change his name to Bob before you can help him
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epic's search functionality often includes phonetic matching and nickname
recognition, so searching for "Robert" with these options enabled will typically find
patients registered under nicknames like "Bob." Creating a new MRN would duplicate
the record, and searching only the nickname might miss the legal name registration.
Q5: [Mini-Case] An unconscious patient arrives at the Emergency Department with no
identification, no wallet, and no accompanying family members. The trauma team
needs the patient registered immediately for treatment and blood bank access. What is
the appropriate step-by-step registration workflow?
A. Refuse treatment until ID is found
, B. Create a temporary "John/Jane Doe" record using emergency department protocols,
assign a temporary MRN, and update with real demographics once identification is
established [CORRECT]
C. Use the last unknown patient record and hope it's the same person
D. Wait for the patient to wake up before doing any registration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In emergency situations where patient identification is unknown, facilities use
temporary names (often "Doe" with a number or "Unknown") and temporary MRNs to
allow immediate medical care and blood product administration. Once the patient is
identified, these records are merged with their permanent record, ensuring continuity of
care without delaying emergency treatment.
Q6: You are updating an existing patient's address when you notice two MRNs for the
same person—one from a clinic visit last year and one from yesterday's ER visit. What
should you do with these records?
A. Delete the older MRN since it's outdated
B. Initiate a merge request to combine the two MRNs into one complete record
[CORRECT]
C. Keep them separate and tell the patient to choose which one to use
D. Update both MRNs separately with different information
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Duplicate MRNs for the same patient should be merged to create a single,
comprehensive medical record that includes all encounters. Deleting records destroys
medical history, and maintaining separate MRNs leads to fragmented care and missing
clinical information.
Q7: Which three identifiers are typically required when creating a new Medical Record
Number in Epic?
A. Name, favorite color, and birth month
B. Name, date of birth, and gender [CORRECT]
C. Name, occupation, and vehicle type
D. Name only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epic requires core demographic identifiers—typically name, date of birth, and
gender—to create a new MRN, ensuring basic identification and proper matching within
