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EPIC Navigation & Patient Lists – 22 questions
Q1: You're logging into Epic Hyperspace for the first time on a new workstation. To
quickly access your most-used activities without navigating through multiple menus
each time, what should you configure first?
A. Create a new SmartPhrase for documentation shortcuts
B. Set up your activity toolbar with frequently used activities [CORRECT]
C. Modify the system preferences for all users in your department
D. Enable break-the-glass access for emergency situations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The activity toolbar allows personalization of frequently used activities (Chart
Review, Orders, In Basket) for efficient navigation. Distractor A relates to documentation
efficiency but not navigation. Distractor C requires security permissions most end-users
don't have. Distractor D is for restricted record access, not workflow optimization.
Q2: A provider needs to locate a patient who was seen in the emergency department
yesterday but whose name they only partially remember ("something like Anderson or
Henderson"). Which search strategy works best in Epic?
A. Use the "Patient Search" with phonetic spelling options and date filters [CORRECT]
,B. Browse through all patients admitted yesterday manually
C. Search only the current inpatient census list
D. Use the "Guarantor Search" to find by insurance policy number
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epic's patient search supports phonetic matching ("sounds like") and can
filter by encounter date and location, making it ideal for partial name recall. Distractor B
is inefficient and impractical. Distractor C misses ED patients who may have been
discharged. Distractor D requires information the provider doesn't have.
Q3: In Epic, what does the "Summary" button in the activity toolbar typically display
when clicked?
A. Only the current vital signs and allergies
B. A customizable overview of key patient information including problems, meds,
allergies, and recent results [CORRECT]
C. The complete legal medical record in print format
D. Only billing and insurance information
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Summary view provides a consolidated, customizable snapshot of
critical patient data—chronic problems, active medications, allergies, recent labs, and
upcoming appointments. Distractor A is too limited. Distractor C describes chart
printing, not the summary view. Distractor D describes registration/revenue cycle
functions.
,Q4: A nurse needs to quickly see which patients on their unit have overdue medications.
Which Epic feature should they use?
A. The "Chart Review" tab for each individual patient
B. A patient list filtered to show medication administration status with visual indicators
[CORRECT]
C. The "In Basket" messaging system
D. The "Reporting Workbench" for long-term analytics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patient lists can be filtered and sorted with columns showing medication
status, using visual cues (colors, icons) to highlight overdue or due medications for
efficient workflow. Distractor A requires checking patients individually. Distractor C is for
messaging, not medication tracking. Distractor D is for retrospective reporting, not
real-time patient care.
Q5: What is the keyboard shortcut to open the "Patient Search" dialog from anywhere in
Epic Hyperspace?
A. Ctrl + P
B. Ctrl + Space [CORRECT]
C. Alt + Tab
D. F1
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Ctrl + Space is the standard Epic shortcut to open Patient Search from any
activity, enabling rapid patient switching without mouse navigation. Distractor A
typically prints. Distractor C switches between Windows applications. Distractor D
opens help.
Q6: A provider wants to create a custom list of patients they are following for a research
study. Which Epic feature supports this need?
A. Temporary patient selection in the schedule
B. A personal patient list with manual addition and removal [CORRECT]
C. Modifying the hospital's master patient index
D. Creating duplicate patient records for tracking
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Personal patient lists allow users to create custom cohorts (research, quality
monitoring, complex cases) with manual management independent of location or
service. Distractor A is schedule-based and temporary. Distractor C requires
administrative privileges. Distractor D creates safety and compliance issues.
Q7: When reviewing a patient's chart, the provider notices a yellow "Break-the-Glass"
indicator on the patient's name. What does this signify?
A. The patient has a pending discharge order
B. The record contains sensitive information requiring additional authentication to
access [CORRECT]
C. The patient is currently in isolation precautions
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EPIC Navigation & Patient Lists – 22 questions
Q1: You're logging into Epic Hyperspace for the first time on a new workstation. To
quickly access your most-used activities without navigating through multiple menus
each time, what should you configure first?
A. Create a new SmartPhrase for documentation shortcuts
B. Set up your activity toolbar with frequently used activities [CORRECT]
C. Modify the system preferences for all users in your department
D. Enable break-the-glass access for emergency situations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The activity toolbar allows personalization of frequently used activities (Chart
Review, Orders, In Basket) for efficient navigation. Distractor A relates to documentation
efficiency but not navigation. Distractor C requires security permissions most end-users
don't have. Distractor D is for restricted record access, not workflow optimization.
Q2: A provider needs to locate a patient who was seen in the emergency department
yesterday but whose name they only partially remember ("something like Anderson or
Henderson"). Which search strategy works best in Epic?
A. Use the "Patient Search" with phonetic spelling options and date filters [CORRECT]
,B. Browse through all patients admitted yesterday manually
C. Search only the current inpatient census list
D. Use the "Guarantor Search" to find by insurance policy number
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epic's patient search supports phonetic matching ("sounds like") and can
filter by encounter date and location, making it ideal for partial name recall. Distractor B
is inefficient and impractical. Distractor C misses ED patients who may have been
discharged. Distractor D requires information the provider doesn't have.
Q3: In Epic, what does the "Summary" button in the activity toolbar typically display
when clicked?
A. Only the current vital signs and allergies
B. A customizable overview of key patient information including problems, meds,
allergies, and recent results [CORRECT]
C. The complete legal medical record in print format
D. Only billing and insurance information
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Summary view provides a consolidated, customizable snapshot of
critical patient data—chronic problems, active medications, allergies, recent labs, and
upcoming appointments. Distractor A is too limited. Distractor C describes chart
printing, not the summary view. Distractor D describes registration/revenue cycle
functions.
,Q4: A nurse needs to quickly see which patients on their unit have overdue medications.
Which Epic feature should they use?
A. The "Chart Review" tab for each individual patient
B. A patient list filtered to show medication administration status with visual indicators
[CORRECT]
C. The "In Basket" messaging system
D. The "Reporting Workbench" for long-term analytics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patient lists can be filtered and sorted with columns showing medication
status, using visual cues (colors, icons) to highlight overdue or due medications for
efficient workflow. Distractor A requires checking patients individually. Distractor C is for
messaging, not medication tracking. Distractor D is for retrospective reporting, not
real-time patient care.
Q5: What is the keyboard shortcut to open the "Patient Search" dialog from anywhere in
Epic Hyperspace?
A. Ctrl + P
B. Ctrl + Space [CORRECT]
C. Alt + Tab
D. F1
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Ctrl + Space is the standard Epic shortcut to open Patient Search from any
activity, enabling rapid patient switching without mouse navigation. Distractor A
typically prints. Distractor C switches between Windows applications. Distractor D
opens help.
Q6: A provider wants to create a custom list of patients they are following for a research
study. Which Epic feature supports this need?
A. Temporary patient selection in the schedule
B. A personal patient list with manual addition and removal [CORRECT]
C. Modifying the hospital's master patient index
D. Creating duplicate patient records for tracking
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Personal patient lists allow users to create custom cohorts (research, quality
monitoring, complex cases) with manual management independent of location or
service. Distractor A is schedule-based and temporary. Distractor C requires
administrative privileges. Distractor D creates safety and compliance issues.
Q7: When reviewing a patient's chart, the provider notices a yellow "Break-the-Glass"
indicator on the patient's name. What does this signify?
A. The patient has a pending discharge order
B. The record contains sensitive information requiring additional authentication to
access [CORRECT]
C. The patient is currently in isolation precautions
