INP402 EpicCare Inpatient Clinical Exam – Full
176-Question Mock Exam. Question and Answer.
2026/2027
SET 1 (Questions 1–44)
1.
Where do clinicians primarily document inpatient patient data in Epic?
A) Chart Review
B) Orders activity
C) Flowsheets activity
D) Secure Chat
Explanation: Flowsheets are the primary structured documentation tool for inpatient
charting.
2.
In Epic build, a Flowsheet Template is stored in which master file?
A) FLO
B) FLT
C) HNO
D) EAF
Explanation: FLT stores flowsheet templates, while FLO stores rows and groups.
3.
Which object defines how data is entered and formatted in a flowsheet row?
A) Group
B) Template
C) Row type (Value type definition)
D) Navigator section
,Explanation: Row definitions determine input format (numeric, text, list, etc.).
4.
Where are flowsheet groups and rows stored?
A) FLT
B) HNO
C) FLO master file
D) EAP
Explanation: FLO contains individual rows and group definitions.
5.
What is the purpose of a flowsheet group?
A) Stores patient demographics
B) Organizes related rows together
C) Calculates billing charges
D) Sends lab orders
Explanation: Groups organize related documentation rows.
6.
Which setting determines whether a row is required or optional?
A) Display name
B) Group type
C) Documentation rules (or row properties)
D) LDA status
Explanation: Required documentation is controlled via build rules.
7.
What is the main function of cascading rows?
A) Delete duplicate data
B) Automatically trigger dependent documentation rows
C) Export chart data
D) Print flowsheets
,Explanation: Cascading rows display based on triggers.
8.
Where are groups linked to templates?
A) In the patient chart
B) In report writer
C) Within the FLT template record
D) In orders composer
Explanation: Groups are assigned inside the template build.
9.
Which feature allows users to copy previous documentation forward?
A) Restrict rows
B) Copy forward
C) SmartTools
D) Flowsheet filter
Explanation: Copy forward allows reuse of prior charting.
10.
What happens when “Restrict Rows” is enabled?
A) Rows are hidden permanently
B) Only specified rows/groups appear on the template
C) Data becomes read-only
D) Documentation is deleted
Explanation: Restricts available documentation options.
11.
What is a Value Type in Epic flowsheets?
A) Patient condition severity
B) Data format for a row (numeric, list, text, etc.)
C) Billing code
D) Medication route
, Explanation: Value type controls how data is entered.
12.
Which master file controls documentation rules?
A) FLO
B) FLT
C) CER / Documentation Rule Editor
D) EAF
Explanation: Rules are defined in CER documentation build tools.
13.
What does a “Warning Maximum” setting do?
A) Blocks documentation
B) Flags values above a threshold as abnormal
C) Deletes entries
D) Locks chart
Explanation: It highlights out-of-range values.
14.
Which component defines when documentation is due or overdue?
A) Row builder
B) Template editor
C) Documentation rules editor
D) Navigator bar
Explanation: Due times are configured in rules.
15.
Where are LDA groups configured?
A) Orders composer
B) FLO master file group settings
C) MAR
D) Chart review
176-Question Mock Exam. Question and Answer.
2026/2027
SET 1 (Questions 1–44)
1.
Where do clinicians primarily document inpatient patient data in Epic?
A) Chart Review
B) Orders activity
C) Flowsheets activity
D) Secure Chat
Explanation: Flowsheets are the primary structured documentation tool for inpatient
charting.
2.
In Epic build, a Flowsheet Template is stored in which master file?
A) FLO
B) FLT
C) HNO
D) EAF
Explanation: FLT stores flowsheet templates, while FLO stores rows and groups.
3.
Which object defines how data is entered and formatted in a flowsheet row?
A) Group
B) Template
C) Row type (Value type definition)
D) Navigator section
,Explanation: Row definitions determine input format (numeric, text, list, etc.).
4.
Where are flowsheet groups and rows stored?
A) FLT
B) HNO
C) FLO master file
D) EAP
Explanation: FLO contains individual rows and group definitions.
5.
What is the purpose of a flowsheet group?
A) Stores patient demographics
B) Organizes related rows together
C) Calculates billing charges
D) Sends lab orders
Explanation: Groups organize related documentation rows.
6.
Which setting determines whether a row is required or optional?
A) Display name
B) Group type
C) Documentation rules (or row properties)
D) LDA status
Explanation: Required documentation is controlled via build rules.
7.
What is the main function of cascading rows?
A) Delete duplicate data
B) Automatically trigger dependent documentation rows
C) Export chart data
D) Print flowsheets
,Explanation: Cascading rows display based on triggers.
8.
Where are groups linked to templates?
A) In the patient chart
B) In report writer
C) Within the FLT template record
D) In orders composer
Explanation: Groups are assigned inside the template build.
9.
Which feature allows users to copy previous documentation forward?
A) Restrict rows
B) Copy forward
C) SmartTools
D) Flowsheet filter
Explanation: Copy forward allows reuse of prior charting.
10.
What happens when “Restrict Rows” is enabled?
A) Rows are hidden permanently
B) Only specified rows/groups appear on the template
C) Data becomes read-only
D) Documentation is deleted
Explanation: Restricts available documentation options.
11.
What is a Value Type in Epic flowsheets?
A) Patient condition severity
B) Data format for a row (numeric, list, text, etc.)
C) Billing code
D) Medication route
, Explanation: Value type controls how data is entered.
12.
Which master file controls documentation rules?
A) FLO
B) FLT
C) CER / Documentation Rule Editor
D) EAF
Explanation: Rules are defined in CER documentation build tools.
13.
What does a “Warning Maximum” setting do?
A) Blocks documentation
B) Flags values above a threshold as abnormal
C) Deletes entries
D) Locks chart
Explanation: It highlights out-of-range values.
14.
Which component defines when documentation is due or overdue?
A) Row builder
B) Template editor
C) Documentation rules editor
D) Navigator bar
Explanation: Due times are configured in rules.
15.
Where are LDA groups configured?
A) Orders composer
B) FLO master file group settings
C) MAR
D) Chart review
