EPIC FLASHCARDS 2026/2027 | 186 Questions with Complete Solutions | Hyperspace Certification Prep | Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded

EPIC FLASHCARDS 2026/2027 | 186 Questions with
Complete Solutions | Hyperspace Certification Prep | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
EPIC Navigation & Patient Lists

Q1: Let's say you want to pull up a patient's record using their medical record number
(MRN). What is the quickest way to do this from the main Hyperspace screen?
A. Click the "Chart Review" activity
B. Type the MRN directly into the Patient Station search bar and press Enter
[CORRECT]
C. Open the In-Basket and search for the MRN
D. Navigate to the "Patient Lists" folder
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Patient Station search bar at the top of Hyperspace is designed for quick
patient lookups using MRN, name, or DOB. Chart Review and Patient Lists are places
you go after you've already opened a chart, and the In-Basket is for messages, not
patient lookups.

Q2: You just typed a patient's name into the Patient Station and hit Enter, but a list of
multiple patients with similar names popped up. What should you do next?
A. Click the first name on the list to save time
B. Close out and try searching by their phone number instead
C. Verify the patient's date of birth or MRN in the list before clicking the correct row
[CORRECT]
D. Right-click the list and select "Combine Patients"
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient safety always comes first. When you get a list of similar names, you
must use a secondary identifier (like DOB or MRN) to ensure you are opening the
correct patient's chart. The other options either risk pulling the wrong chart or aren't
valid ways to narrow down the search.

Q3: You're working in the Emergency Department and need to quickly bring up the
Patient Station search bar without using your mouse. Which keyboard shortcut do you
use?
A. F2
B. F6 [CORRECT]
C. F8
D. Ctrl + P
Correct Answer: B

,Rationale: F6 is the universal EPIC keyboard shortcut to jump your cursor straight to the
Patient Station search bar. F2 is for the Help menu, and F8 is used to open a note in
documentation.

Q4: Once you have a patient's chart open, which keyboard shortcut will take you directly
to the "Chart Review" activity?
A. F3
B. F6
C. F9 [CORRECT]
D. F12
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: F9 is the go-to shortcut for navigating to Chart Review from anywhere in the
patient's chart. It allows for rapid toggling between documentation and reviewing results.

Q5: You want to see a quick overview of the patient's active problems, allergies, and
recent vitals all in one place without clicking through multiple tabs. Where do you go?
A. The Notes activity
B. The Flowsheets activity
C. The Patient Summary [CORRECT]
D. The Orders activity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Patient Summary is designed to give you a high-level, at-a-glance
snapshot of the patient's current clinical status, including key data points like allergies,
problems, and recent vitals. Flowsheets and Notes require more digging.

Q6: You are covering for a colleague and need to see the list of patients they are
currently responsible for. Which navigation path do you take?
A. Patient Station > My Patients
B. Chart Review > Provider Schedule
C. Patient Lists > My Colleagues' Patients > [Colleague's Name] [CORRECT]
D. In-Basket > Routed Messages
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To view another provider's list of patients, you navigate through the Patient
Lists folder to find their specific list. "My Patients" only shows your own list, and the
In-Basket is for messages, not patient lists.

Q7: What happens if you press F8 while inside a patient's chart?
A. The chart closes
B. A new progress note opens in the current note activity [CORRECT]
C. The Patient Station opens
D. The patient's allergy list opens

,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: F8 is the shortcut for opening a new note. It is incredibly useful when you are
documenting and need to quickly fire up a new progress note or assessment without
reaching for the mouse.

Q8: You accidentally opened the wrong patient's chart. What is the most important thing
to do before closing it?
A. Document that you opened the wrong chart in an In-Basket message
B. Do not click on any chart tabs, document anything, or place orders; just close the
chart immediately [CORRECT]
C. Click the "End Encounter" button
D. Clear the Patient Station search history
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Opening the wrong chart creates an automatic audit trail, but you must avoid
creating any new documentation, orders, or viewing sensitive information (like
psychiatric notes if you don't have a reason) to prevent HIPAA violations and maintain
data integrity. Just close it.

Q9: Where do you go in Hyperspace to find a list of all patients admitted to your specific
nursing unit over the last 24 hours?
A. Patient Lists > My Patients
B. Patient Lists > Reports > Unit Census [CORRECT]
C. Patient Station > Unit Search
D. In-Basket > Unit Messages
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unit census reports are typically found under the Patient Lists > Reports
section. "My Patients" only shows patients currently assigned to you, not everyone on
the unit.

Q10: You want to customize your Hyperspace toolbar so your most used activities are
right at the top. How do you do this?
A. Right-click the toolbar and select "Add/Remove Buttons" [CORRECT]
B. Submit an IT helpdesk ticket
C. Go to Patient Lists > Toolbar Preferences
D. You cannot customize the toolbar in EPIC
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: EPIC allows users to personalize their workspace. Right-clicking the toolbar
gives you the option to add or remove activity buttons so you can tailor the interface to
your specific workflow.

, Q11: You have three different charts open at the same time. How do you easily switch
back and forth between them without using the Patient Station?
A. Press Ctrl + Tab
B. Click the "Windows" button on the top toolbar [CORRECT]
C. Press F9 repeatedly
D. Open the In-Basket and click the patient names there
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "Windows" button on the toolbar (or the "Active Charts" feature) shows
you a list of all currently open charts, allowing you to quickly click and switch between
them. Ctrl+Tab doesn't work this way in EPIC, and F9 just takes you to Chart Review for
the chart you are currently in.

Q12: You need to find a specific lab test result from two years ago for a patient you are
currently charting on. What is the most efficient way to search the chart for this specific
result?
A. Scroll through the Flowsheet manually
B. Use the "Chart Search" function (usually a magnifying glass icon) and type the lab
name [CORRECT]
C. Open a new note and try to auto-populate the result
D. Check the In-Basket
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chart Search allows you to type in a keyword (like "potassium" or "chest
x-ray") and EPIC will scan the entire chart for that term, pulling up relevant notes,
results, or flowsheet rows from any time in the patient's history.

Q13: Which tab in the patient chart gives you a chronological, timeline-style view of
every major clinical event, visit, and hospitalization?
A. Chart Review
B. Notes
C. Timeline [CORRECT]
D. Flowsheets
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Timeline activity provides a visual, chronological layout of the patient's
medical history, including encounters, transfers, surgeries, and major diagnoses. It's
excellent for quickly understanding a patient's medical journey.

Q14: You are looking at your "My Patients" list and see a patient's name highlighted in
red. What does this usually indicate in a standard EPIC setup?
A. The patient is deceased
B. The patient has a critical lab result or a high-priority safety alert [CORRECT]
C. The patient has been discharged