EPIC TRAINING EXAM 2026 | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | COMPREHENSIVE
EPIC EHR STUDY GUIDE
EPIC TRAINING EXAM 2026 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
COMPREHENSIVE EPIC EHR STUDY GUIDE
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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW & STUDY GUIDANCE
• This comprehensive practice exam contains 300 multiple-choice questions
designed to test your knowledge across all major EPIC EHR system functions,
clinical workflows, and best practices
• Use this material for thorough exam preparation by reviewing each question
carefully, attempting answers before checking solutions, and studying detailed
rationales to strengthen understanding of EPIC documentation standards and
procedures
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1. Which button is used to open a patient's chart in EPIC?
A) File Manager
B) Chart Navigator
C) Search Patient
D) Open Record
E) Patient Lookup
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Search Patient is the primary function used to locate
and open a patient's chart in EPIC.
Rationale: The Search Patient function in EPIC allows users to quickly locate a
specific patient by name, date of birth, medical record number, or other identifiers,
and then open their chart. While other options may sound similar, they are not the
standard EPIC terminology for initiating patient chart access. Chart Navigator and
File Manager refer to different functions. The Search Patient feature is the
foundational first step in accessing patient information.
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2. What is the primary purpose of the Problem List in EPIC?
A) To track patient billing codes
B) To maintain a comprehensive list of the patient's active and historical medical
conditions
C) To record only current medications
D) To document nursing assessments only
E) To schedule follow-up appointments
CORRECT ANSWER: B) To maintain a comprehensive list of the patient's active
and historical medical conditions.
Rationale: The Problem List is a critical component of the patient's medical record
in EPIC that documents all significant medical conditions, both active and resolved.
This allows clinicians to have a quick reference of the patient's medical history and
current health status. While billing and medications are tracked separately, and
scheduling is a distinct function, the Problem List specifically serves as the central
repository for diagnosis tracking and clinical context. This supports continuity of
care and helps prevent missed diagnoses.
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3. In EPIC, where would you document the patient's current symptoms and
chief complaint?
A) Assessment and Plan section
B) History of Present Illness (HPI)
C) Medication List
D) Problem List only
E) Discharge Summary
CORRECT ANSWER: B) History of Present Illness (HPI).
,Rationale: The History of Present Illness (HPI) section of the clinical note is the
appropriate location to document the patient's chief complaint, current symptoms,
and relevant details about the presenting problem. The HPI provides a narrative of
the patient's illness since their last visit or encounter. While the Assessment and
Plan section follows after clinical evaluation, the HPI is where the initial symptom
documentation occurs. This standard documentation structure ensures organized,
clinically appropriate note creation aligned with medical record standards.
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4. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the "Preference Lists"
in EPIC?
A) Personal preferences for shift schedules
B) Pre-populated lists of commonly used items, medications, or diagnoses specific
to a user or department
C) Patient insurance preferences
D) Hospital facility preferences
E) Scheduling preferences for clinicians
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Pre-populated lists of commonly used items,
medications, or diagnoses specific to a user or department.
Rationale: Preference Lists in EPIC are customizable lists that allow users to access
frequently used items quickly during documentation and ordering. These lists can
include common diagnoses, medications, procedures, or other clinical items
relevant to a specific user's workflow or department's standard practice. This
feature improves documentation efficiency and accuracy by reducing manual entry
time. While scheduling and insurance preferences are tracked in EPIC, they are
separate functions not related to Preference Lists.
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5. What is the correct sequence for documenting a patient encounter in EPIC?
, A) Assessment, History, Vital Signs, Physical Exam, Plan
B) Vital Signs, History of Present Illness, Physical Exam, Assessment, Plan
C) Physical Exam, History, Assessment, Vital Signs, Plan
D) Vital Signs, Assessment, History, Plan, Physical Exam
E) Plan, History, Physical Exam, Assessment, Vital Signs
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Vital Signs, History of Present Illness, Physical Exam,
Assessment, Plan.
Rationale: The standard EPIC clinical documentation sequence follows the
organized structure of: Vital Signs (objective baseline measurements), History of
Present Illness (chief complaint and symptoms), Physical Exam (clinical findings),
Assessment (clinical impression and diagnosis), and Plan (treatment and
management). This logical flow ensures comprehensive documentation aligned
with medical record standards and supports clinical decision-making. Presenting
data before interpretation is fundamental to medical documentation principles.
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6. Which security feature in EPIC prevents unauthorized access to patient
information?
A) Patient Avatars
B) Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC)
C) Chart Templates
D) Preference Lists
E) SmartPhrase
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC).
Rationale: Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) is EPIC's security mechanism that
restricts user access to patient information based on job role and department
responsibilities. Each user receives specific permissions aligned with their clinical
and administrative functions. This ensures that only authorized personnel can view
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | COMPREHENSIVE
EPIC EHR STUDY GUIDE
EPIC TRAINING EXAM 2026 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
COMPREHENSIVE EPIC EHR STUDY GUIDE
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══════════════
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW & STUDY GUIDANCE
• This comprehensive practice exam contains 300 multiple-choice questions
designed to test your knowledge across all major EPIC EHR system functions,
clinical workflows, and best practices
• Use this material for thorough exam preparation by reviewing each question
carefully, attempting answers before checking solutions, and studying detailed
rationales to strengthen understanding of EPIC documentation standards and
procedures
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1. Which button is used to open a patient's chart in EPIC?
A) File Manager
B) Chart Navigator
C) Search Patient
D) Open Record
E) Patient Lookup
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Search Patient is the primary function used to locate
and open a patient's chart in EPIC.
Rationale: The Search Patient function in EPIC allows users to quickly locate a
specific patient by name, date of birth, medical record number, or other identifiers,
and then open their chart. While other options may sound similar, they are not the
standard EPIC terminology for initiating patient chart access. Chart Navigator and
File Manager refer to different functions. The Search Patient feature is the
foundational first step in accessing patient information.
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2. What is the primary purpose of the Problem List in EPIC?
A) To track patient billing codes
B) To maintain a comprehensive list of the patient's active and historical medical
conditions
C) To record only current medications
D) To document nursing assessments only
E) To schedule follow-up appointments
CORRECT ANSWER: B) To maintain a comprehensive list of the patient's active
and historical medical conditions.
Rationale: The Problem List is a critical component of the patient's medical record
in EPIC that documents all significant medical conditions, both active and resolved.
This allows clinicians to have a quick reference of the patient's medical history and
current health status. While billing and medications are tracked separately, and
scheduling is a distinct function, the Problem List specifically serves as the central
repository for diagnosis tracking and clinical context. This supports continuity of
care and helps prevent missed diagnoses.
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3. In EPIC, where would you document the patient's current symptoms and
chief complaint?
A) Assessment and Plan section
B) History of Present Illness (HPI)
C) Medication List
D) Problem List only
E) Discharge Summary
CORRECT ANSWER: B) History of Present Illness (HPI).
,Rationale: The History of Present Illness (HPI) section of the clinical note is the
appropriate location to document the patient's chief complaint, current symptoms,
and relevant details about the presenting problem. The HPI provides a narrative of
the patient's illness since their last visit or encounter. While the Assessment and
Plan section follows after clinical evaluation, the HPI is where the initial symptom
documentation occurs. This standard documentation structure ensures organized,
clinically appropriate note creation aligned with medical record standards.
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4. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the "Preference Lists"
in EPIC?
A) Personal preferences for shift schedules
B) Pre-populated lists of commonly used items, medications, or diagnoses specific
to a user or department
C) Patient insurance preferences
D) Hospital facility preferences
E) Scheduling preferences for clinicians
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Pre-populated lists of commonly used items,
medications, or diagnoses specific to a user or department.
Rationale: Preference Lists in EPIC are customizable lists that allow users to access
frequently used items quickly during documentation and ordering. These lists can
include common diagnoses, medications, procedures, or other clinical items
relevant to a specific user's workflow or department's standard practice. This
feature improves documentation efficiency and accuracy by reducing manual entry
time. While scheduling and insurance preferences are tracked in EPIC, they are
separate functions not related to Preference Lists.
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5. What is the correct sequence for documenting a patient encounter in EPIC?
, A) Assessment, History, Vital Signs, Physical Exam, Plan
B) Vital Signs, History of Present Illness, Physical Exam, Assessment, Plan
C) Physical Exam, History, Assessment, Vital Signs, Plan
D) Vital Signs, Assessment, History, Plan, Physical Exam
E) Plan, History, Physical Exam, Assessment, Vital Signs
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Vital Signs, History of Present Illness, Physical Exam,
Assessment, Plan.
Rationale: The standard EPIC clinical documentation sequence follows the
organized structure of: Vital Signs (objective baseline measurements), History of
Present Illness (chief complaint and symptoms), Physical Exam (clinical findings),
Assessment (clinical impression and diagnosis), and Plan (treatment and
management). This logical flow ensures comprehensive documentation aligned
with medical record standards and supports clinical decision-making. Presenting
data before interpretation is fundamental to medical documentation principles.
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6. Which security feature in EPIC prevents unauthorized access to patient
information?
A) Patient Avatars
B) Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC)
C) Chart Templates
D) Preference Lists
E) SmartPhrase
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC).
Rationale: Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) is EPIC's security mechanism that
restricts user access to patient information based on job role and department
responsibilities. Each user receives specific permissions aligned with their clinical
and administrative functions. This ensures that only authorized personnel can view
