EPIC AMBULATORY (AMB 400)
ADVANCED CERTIFICATION PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which record controls the layout of the sidebar in the patient chart, such as the activity
tabs like Chart Review and SnapShot?
A. User Record
B. Security Class
C. Role
D. Profile
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Role record (E2R) controls the layout and behavior of the
Epic activity, including the sidebar, activity tabs, and startup activities.
2. In the hierarchy of profiles, which level is the most specific?
A. System Definitions
B. User
C. Department
,D. Service Area
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The profile hierarchy follows the order: User, EpicCare Security
Class, Department, Location, Service Area, System Definitions. User is the most specific.
3. What record type allows a SmartText to be restricted by functional area, such as only
allowing certain SmartTexts in Progress Notes?
A. Functional Group
B. Workflow Engine Rule
C. Security Class
D. SmartText Type
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The SmartText Type (ETX) record restricts where a SmartText
can be used within the system.
4. A clinician wants to create a shortcut for a frequently used phrase that includes a drop-
down list. Which combination should be used?
A. SmartPhrase and SmartList
B. SmartLink and SmartForm
C. SmartText and SmartLink
D. SmartPhrase and SmartData Element
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: SmartPhrases (dot phrases) can embed SmartLists (EYL
records) to provide a pick-list for clinicians during documentation.
5. Which record defines the columns that appear in a patient’s In Basket folder?
A. User Record
B. Message Type
C. Security Class
D. Role
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Columns in In Basket are configured at the Message Type (ETP)
level or can be overridden at the Role level, but the foundational definition is the Message
Type.
6. In Workflow Engine Rules, what are the ‘Directives’?
A. The actions the system takes, such as changing the Navigator
B. The conditions that must be met
C. The security classes assigned to the user
D. The data elements being evaluated
Answer: A
ADVANCED CERTIFICATION PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which record controls the layout of the sidebar in the patient chart, such as the activity
tabs like Chart Review and SnapShot?
A. User Record
B. Security Class
C. Role
D. Profile
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Role record (E2R) controls the layout and behavior of the
Epic activity, including the sidebar, activity tabs, and startup activities.
2. In the hierarchy of profiles, which level is the most specific?
A. System Definitions
B. User
C. Department
,D. Service Area
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The profile hierarchy follows the order: User, EpicCare Security
Class, Department, Location, Service Area, System Definitions. User is the most specific.
3. What record type allows a SmartText to be restricted by functional area, such as only
allowing certain SmartTexts in Progress Notes?
A. Functional Group
B. Workflow Engine Rule
C. Security Class
D. SmartText Type
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The SmartText Type (ETX) record restricts where a SmartText
can be used within the system.
4. A clinician wants to create a shortcut for a frequently used phrase that includes a drop-
down list. Which combination should be used?
A. SmartPhrase and SmartList
B. SmartLink and SmartForm
C. SmartText and SmartLink
D. SmartPhrase and SmartData Element
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: SmartPhrases (dot phrases) can embed SmartLists (EYL
records) to provide a pick-list for clinicians during documentation.
5. Which record defines the columns that appear in a patient’s In Basket folder?
A. User Record
B. Message Type
C. Security Class
D. Role
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Columns in In Basket are configured at the Message Type (ETP)
level or can be overridden at the Role level, but the foundational definition is the Message
Type.
6. In Workflow Engine Rules, what are the ‘Directives’?
A. The actions the system takes, such as changing the Navigator
B. The conditions that must be met
C. The security classes assigned to the user
D. The data elements being evaluated
Answer: A
