EPIC ADULT MED SURG NURSE 100
ASSESSMENT LATEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
Epic Navigation and Fundamentals
Chart Review and Patient Information
Documentation and Flowsheets
Medication Administration and MAR
Orders and Order Management
Care Plans and Individualization
LDA (Lines, Drains, Airways) Tracking
Clinical Scenarios and Prioritization
Safety, Communication, and Handoff
Comprehensive Mixed Review
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses the candidate's mastery of the
Epic electronic health record system for adult medical-surgical nursing
practice. It evaluates competency in navigation, chart review, flowsheet
documentation, medication administration, order management, care
plan individualization, LDA tracking, clinical prioritization, and patient
safety communication. Questions emphasize real-world application,
decision-making, and efficient EHR workflows. Multiple-choice and
scenario-based items require integration of foundational informatics
,knowledge with applied clinical judgment. Successful performance
demonstrates readiness for safe, effective, and compliant use of Epic in
adult med-surg settings.
Section One: Epic Navigation and Fundamentals (Questions 1–35)
1. In Epic, the 'Storyboard' displayed on the left side of the patient's
chart is primarily used to:
A) Enter new orders for the patient
B) Provide a quick-glance summary of key patient information such as
allergies, code status, and isolation precautions
C) Replace the need for a full chart review
D) Only display billing information
B) Provide a quick-glance summary of key patient information such
as allergies, code status, and isolation precautions
RATIONALE: The Storyboard provides a persistent, at-a-glance
summary of critical patient information — including allergies, code
status, isolation precautions, and care team — that remains visible as the
nurse navigates through different parts of the chart, supporting
situational awareness.
2. Which Epic activity/tab is typically used to get a high-level
overview of a patient's current status, including recent vitals, active
problems, and pending tasks?
A) Snapshot
B) Chargeable Supplies
C) Media Manager
D) Print Group
A) Snapshot
, RATIONALE: The Snapshot activity provides a consolidated
overview of the patient's current clinical status, often including recent
vital signs, active problems, allergies, and outstanding tasks, giving
nurses a quick summary before diving into detailed documentation.
3. 'Chart Review' in Epic is primarily used to:
A) Enter new vital signs
B) Review historical clinical data such as past notes, labs, imaging, and
prior encounters
C) Schedule future outpatient appointments
D) Print discharge instructions only
B) Review historical clinical data such as past notes, labs, imaging,
and prior encounters
RATIONALE: Chart Review allows nurses to access historical
clinical data, including previous notes, laboratory results, imaging
studies, and prior encounters, which is essential for understanding the
patient's baseline and trends.
4. Which Epic tool allows a nurse to view multiple patients'
information simultaneously, often used for handoff or rounding?
A) Patient List
B) MAR
C) Flowsheets
D) Notes
A) Patient List
RATIONALE: The Patient List provides a consolidated view of
multiple patients, displaying key information such as vital signs, pending
tasks, and code status, facilitating efficient handoff and rounding.
, 5. What is the primary purpose of the 'Brain' in Epic?
A) To display billing codes
B) To provide a real-time, task-oriented view of a single patient's active
orders, medications, and tasks
C) To store patient education materials
D) To manage staff schedules
B) To provide a real-time, task-oriented view of a single patient's
active orders, medications, and tasks
RATIONALE: The Brain is a dynamic sidebar that presents a task-
oriented view of a single patient's active orders, medications due, and
pending tasks, helping nurses prioritize care throughout the shift.
6. How do you access a patient's chart for a new admission coming
from the Emergency Department?
A) From the Patient List or by searching the patient's name
B) From the Flowsheets activity
C) From the MAR activity
D) From the Notes activity
A) From the Patient List or by searching the patient's name
RATIONALE: New admissions from the ED appear on the Patient
List or can be accessed by searching the patient's name in the Epic
search bar, allowing the nurse to begin the admission process.
7. Which Epic feature allows a nurse to quickly document vital signs
and other routine assessments?
A) Flowsheets
B) Notes
ASSESSMENT LATEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
Epic Navigation and Fundamentals
Chart Review and Patient Information
Documentation and Flowsheets
Medication Administration and MAR
Orders and Order Management
Care Plans and Individualization
LDA (Lines, Drains, Airways) Tracking
Clinical Scenarios and Prioritization
Safety, Communication, and Handoff
Comprehensive Mixed Review
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses the candidate's mastery of the
Epic electronic health record system for adult medical-surgical nursing
practice. It evaluates competency in navigation, chart review, flowsheet
documentation, medication administration, order management, care
plan individualization, LDA tracking, clinical prioritization, and patient
safety communication. Questions emphasize real-world application,
decision-making, and efficient EHR workflows. Multiple-choice and
scenario-based items require integration of foundational informatics
,knowledge with applied clinical judgment. Successful performance
demonstrates readiness for safe, effective, and compliant use of Epic in
adult med-surg settings.
Section One: Epic Navigation and Fundamentals (Questions 1–35)
1. In Epic, the 'Storyboard' displayed on the left side of the patient's
chart is primarily used to:
A) Enter new orders for the patient
B) Provide a quick-glance summary of key patient information such as
allergies, code status, and isolation precautions
C) Replace the need for a full chart review
D) Only display billing information
B) Provide a quick-glance summary of key patient information such
as allergies, code status, and isolation precautions
RATIONALE: The Storyboard provides a persistent, at-a-glance
summary of critical patient information — including allergies, code
status, isolation precautions, and care team — that remains visible as the
nurse navigates through different parts of the chart, supporting
situational awareness.
2. Which Epic activity/tab is typically used to get a high-level
overview of a patient's current status, including recent vitals, active
problems, and pending tasks?
A) Snapshot
B) Chargeable Supplies
C) Media Manager
D) Print Group
A) Snapshot
, RATIONALE: The Snapshot activity provides a consolidated
overview of the patient's current clinical status, often including recent
vital signs, active problems, allergies, and outstanding tasks, giving
nurses a quick summary before diving into detailed documentation.
3. 'Chart Review' in Epic is primarily used to:
A) Enter new vital signs
B) Review historical clinical data such as past notes, labs, imaging, and
prior encounters
C) Schedule future outpatient appointments
D) Print discharge instructions only
B) Review historical clinical data such as past notes, labs, imaging,
and prior encounters
RATIONALE: Chart Review allows nurses to access historical
clinical data, including previous notes, laboratory results, imaging
studies, and prior encounters, which is essential for understanding the
patient's baseline and trends.
4. Which Epic tool allows a nurse to view multiple patients'
information simultaneously, often used for handoff or rounding?
A) Patient List
B) MAR
C) Flowsheets
D) Notes
A) Patient List
RATIONALE: The Patient List provides a consolidated view of
multiple patients, displaying key information such as vital signs, pending
tasks, and code status, facilitating efficient handoff and rounding.
, 5. What is the primary purpose of the 'Brain' in Epic?
A) To display billing codes
B) To provide a real-time, task-oriented view of a single patient's active
orders, medications, and tasks
C) To store patient education materials
D) To manage staff schedules
B) To provide a real-time, task-oriented view of a single patient's
active orders, medications, and tasks
RATIONALE: The Brain is a dynamic sidebar that presents a task-
oriented view of a single patient's active orders, medications due, and
pending tasks, helping nurses prioritize care throughout the shift.
6. How do you access a patient's chart for a new admission coming
from the Emergency Department?
A) From the Patient List or by searching the patient's name
B) From the Flowsheets activity
C) From the MAR activity
D) From the Notes activity
A) From the Patient List or by searching the patient's name
RATIONALE: New admissions from the ED appear on the Patient
List or can be accessed by searching the patient's name in the Epic
search bar, allowing the nurse to begin the admission process.
7. Which Epic feature allows a nurse to quickly document vital signs
and other routine assessments?
A) Flowsheets
B) Notes
