EPIC TRAINING QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
2026/2027 | Hyperspace Certification Prep | Pass Guaranteed
- A+ Graded
EPIC Navigation & Patient Lists (Questions 1-16)
Q1: You're logging into EPIC Hyperspace for the first time on a new workstation. Where
should you look to find your personalized patient list that shows all the patients you're
currently responsible for?
A. The "Chart Review" tab in the main toolbar
B. The "Patient Lists" activity in the left-hand navigation pane [CORRECT]
C. The "In-Basket" icon on the top toolbar
D. The "Epic Button" dropdown menu only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "Patient Lists" activity is where EPIC stores and displays personalized
patient lists, system lists, and shared lists. This is your primary dashboard for seeing
assigned patients. Option A is for reviewing charts of any patient, not your specific list.
Option C is for messages and tasks. Option D contains general system functions but
not patient lists directly.
Q2: A colleague asks you to quickly pull up a patient record for "John Smith, DOB
3/15/1965." What's the most efficient way to locate this patient in EPIC?
A. Click through the "Patient Lists" and scroll alphabetically
B. Use the "Search for Patients" field in the top toolbar and enter the patient's name or
MRN [CORRECT]
C. Open "Chart Review" and browse all admissions from today
D. Check the "In-Basket" for recent messages about this patient
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The search field in the top toolbar (often labeled "Search for Patients" or
showing a magnifying glass icon) allows direct lookup by name, MRN, or other
identifiers—fastest for finding specific patients. Option A works only if the patient is
already on a list you have. Options C and D are indirect and inefficient for this task.
Q3: You're looking at your patient list and notice that one of your patients has a red icon
next to their name. What does this typically indicate?
A. The patient has a pending order that needs cosignature
B. The patient has an active allergy or critical alert requiring attention [CORRECT]
C. The patient is ready for discharge
D. The patient has a normal lab result
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Red icons on patient lists typically indicate critical patient safety
information—active allergies, high-risk alerts, isolation precautions, or other warnings
that need immediate awareness before entering the chart. The specific icon shape
provides more detail (allergy symbol vs. alert symbol). Options A, C, and D use other
notification systems.
Q4: Which keyboard shortcut quickly opens the "Patient Search" dialog from anywhere in
EPIC Hyperspace?
A. F1
B. Ctrl + P
C. Space bar (when not in a text field) or dedicated search hotkey [CORRECT]
D. Alt + Tab
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: In EPIC, pressing the space bar (when not actively typing in a text field)
typically opens the patient search dialog, allowing rapid patient lookup without mouse
navigation. This is one of the most used shortcuts for efficiency. Option A usually opens
help. Option B may print. Option D switches between Windows applications.
Q5: You need to view a summary of all active medications for a patient across all
encounters. Which tab or activity should you select?
A. "Snapshot" tab only
B. "Medications" activity or the "MAR" (Medication Administration Record) [CORRECT]
C. "Orders" tab with a filter for active orders
D. "Labs" tab
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "Medications" activity (or "MAR" for nursing) provides a comprehensive
view of active medications, including home meds, inpatient orders, and administration
history. This is the dedicated space for medication review. Option A shows a general
overview. Option C includes all orders, not just meds. Option D is for laboratory results.
Q6: A patient appears on your list with a yellow highlight. What is the most likely
meaning of this visual indicator?
A. The patient has expired
B. The patient has been flagged for a specific follow-up or has a caution alert
[CORRECT]
C. The patient is a VIP
D. The patient has no active orders
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Yellow highlighting typically indicates caution-level alerts, follow-up flags, or
medium-priority notifications set by the care team or system rules. Red indicates higher
severity. Option A typically shows different indicators. VIP status (C) may have special
indicators but not usually yellow. Option D wouldn't trigger a highlight.
Q7: You want to create a personal patient list that automatically includes all patients
assigned to you for the day. Which feature supports this?
A. Static patient lists that you manually update
B. Dynamic patient lists using system criteria like "My Patients" or provider assignment
[CORRECT]
C. The In-Basket pools only
D. The "Recently Viewed" list
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dynamic lists use system data (provider assignment, location, service) to
automatically populate, saving manual maintenance. "My Patients" lists update based
on your scheduled assignments or admissions. Static lists (A) require manual entry.
Options C and D serve different functions.
Q8: You're in a patient's chart and need to quickly return to your patient list without
closing EPIC. What's the most efficient navigation method?
A. Log out and log back in
B. Click the "Patient Lists" activity in the left navigation pane or use the back button
[CORRECT]
C. Close the patient chart tab and open a new session
D. Use the Windows start menu
Correct Answer: B
2026/2027 | Hyperspace Certification Prep | Pass Guaranteed
- A+ Graded
EPIC Navigation & Patient Lists (Questions 1-16)
Q1: You're logging into EPIC Hyperspace for the first time on a new workstation. Where
should you look to find your personalized patient list that shows all the patients you're
currently responsible for?
A. The "Chart Review" tab in the main toolbar
B. The "Patient Lists" activity in the left-hand navigation pane [CORRECT]
C. The "In-Basket" icon on the top toolbar
D. The "Epic Button" dropdown menu only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "Patient Lists" activity is where EPIC stores and displays personalized
patient lists, system lists, and shared lists. This is your primary dashboard for seeing
assigned patients. Option A is for reviewing charts of any patient, not your specific list.
Option C is for messages and tasks. Option D contains general system functions but
not patient lists directly.
Q2: A colleague asks you to quickly pull up a patient record for "John Smith, DOB
3/15/1965." What's the most efficient way to locate this patient in EPIC?
A. Click through the "Patient Lists" and scroll alphabetically
B. Use the "Search for Patients" field in the top toolbar and enter the patient's name or
MRN [CORRECT]
C. Open "Chart Review" and browse all admissions from today
D. Check the "In-Basket" for recent messages about this patient
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The search field in the top toolbar (often labeled "Search for Patients" or
showing a magnifying glass icon) allows direct lookup by name, MRN, or other
identifiers—fastest for finding specific patients. Option A works only if the patient is
already on a list you have. Options C and D are indirect and inefficient for this task.
Q3: You're looking at your patient list and notice that one of your patients has a red icon
next to their name. What does this typically indicate?
A. The patient has a pending order that needs cosignature
B. The patient has an active allergy or critical alert requiring attention [CORRECT]
C. The patient is ready for discharge
D. The patient has a normal lab result
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Red icons on patient lists typically indicate critical patient safety
information—active allergies, high-risk alerts, isolation precautions, or other warnings
that need immediate awareness before entering the chart. The specific icon shape
provides more detail (allergy symbol vs. alert symbol). Options A, C, and D use other
notification systems.
Q4: Which keyboard shortcut quickly opens the "Patient Search" dialog from anywhere in
EPIC Hyperspace?
A. F1
B. Ctrl + P
C. Space bar (when not in a text field) or dedicated search hotkey [CORRECT]
D. Alt + Tab
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: In EPIC, pressing the space bar (when not actively typing in a text field)
typically opens the patient search dialog, allowing rapid patient lookup without mouse
navigation. This is one of the most used shortcuts for efficiency. Option A usually opens
help. Option B may print. Option D switches between Windows applications.
Q5: You need to view a summary of all active medications for a patient across all
encounters. Which tab or activity should you select?
A. "Snapshot" tab only
B. "Medications" activity or the "MAR" (Medication Administration Record) [CORRECT]
C. "Orders" tab with a filter for active orders
D. "Labs" tab
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "Medications" activity (or "MAR" for nursing) provides a comprehensive
view of active medications, including home meds, inpatient orders, and administration
history. This is the dedicated space for medication review. Option A shows a general
overview. Option C includes all orders, not just meds. Option D is for laboratory results.
Q6: A patient appears on your list with a yellow highlight. What is the most likely
meaning of this visual indicator?
A. The patient has expired
B. The patient has been flagged for a specific follow-up or has a caution alert
[CORRECT]
C. The patient is a VIP
D. The patient has no active orders
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Yellow highlighting typically indicates caution-level alerts, follow-up flags, or
medium-priority notifications set by the care team or system rules. Red indicates higher
severity. Option A typically shows different indicators. VIP status (C) may have special
indicators but not usually yellow. Option D wouldn't trigger a highlight.
Q7: You want to create a personal patient list that automatically includes all patients
assigned to you for the day. Which feature supports this?
A. Static patient lists that you manually update
B. Dynamic patient lists using system criteria like "My Patients" or provider assignment
[CORRECT]
C. The In-Basket pools only
D. The "Recently Viewed" list
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dynamic lists use system data (provider assignment, location, service) to
automatically populate, saving manual maintenance. "My Patients" lists update based
on your scheduled assignments or admissions. Static lists (A) require manual entry.
Options C and D serve different functions.
Q8: You're in a patient's chart and need to quickly return to your patient list without
closing EPIC. What's the most efficient navigation method?
A. Log out and log back in
B. Click the "Patient Lists" activity in the left navigation pane or use the back button
[CORRECT]
C. Close the patient chart tab and open a new session
D. Use the Windows start menu
Correct Answer: B
