EPIC INPATIENT CLINICAL SYSTEMS FUNDAMENTALS
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Inpatient Navigation & Patient Lists (Questions 1–16)
Q1: You are sitting at the nursing station and need to quickly view a snapshot of a
patient’s current status, including their code status, allergies, and primary diagnosis
without opening the full chart. Which specific section of the Patient Header or navigator
should you hover over or click?
A. The Patient Problem List
B. The Synopsis Report or Summary View [CORRECT]
C. The Discharge Navigator
D. The Admission History
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Synopsis (often called the Summary View) is designed to give a
"snapshot" of high-level critical data like code status, allergies, and isolation status in
one place. The Problem List is just diagnosis codes, and the Discharge Navigator is for
discharge planning, not a general status overview.
Q2: A nurse wants to create a custom patient list that only shows patients assigned to
them for the current shift. Which component of the Patient List toolbar would they use to
set this up?
A. Refresh List
B. My List or Patient List Configuration [CORRECT]
C. Transfer Status
D. Unit Census
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "My List" or specific "Patient List Configuration" settings allow users to
filter the broader unit census down to just their specific assignment. Simply refreshing
the list won't change the view, and Unit Census typically shows everyone on the floor.
Q3: You are looking for a patient who was just admitted to the Emergency Department,
but they are not yet showing up on your "My Patients" list. What is the most likely
reason?
A. The patient has been discharged.
B. The patient has not been assigned to you or your unit yet. [CORRECT]
C. The patient’s chart is locked.
D. The patient is in a pre-visit status.
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: "My Patients" lists rely on assignment data or location logic. If the patient is in
the ED but hasn't been physically moved to your unit or assigned to your ID, they won't
appear on your personal list. They would likely appear on an "All ED" list or unassigned
list.
Q4: When navigating the Chart Review tab, which timeline view allows you to see a
consolidated view of notes, results, and medications in a chronological format?
A. The Quick Actions menu
B. The Time-based View [CORRECT]
C. The Problem-based View
D. The ED Tracker
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Time-based View in Chart Review organizes all documentation
chronologically, making it easier to see the sequence of events. The Problem-based
view groups things by diagnosis.
Q5: A provider calls you and asks, "What is the easiest way for me to see all the
patients currently on the 5th Floor Medical Unit at a glance?"
A. Tell them to search every patient individually.
B. Direct them to the Unit Census or Unit Patient List for 5th Floor. [CORRECT]
C. Tell them to use the Appointment Desk.
D. Direct them to the Results Review.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Unit Census or Unit Patient List is specifically designed to show all
patients currently residing in a specific geographic area (the unit). It is the standard tool
for unit-level awareness.
Q6: You need to see if a patient has any upcoming scheduled appointments after
discharge. Which navigator tab would you check?
A. Consults
B. Appointments/Encounter [CORRECT]
C. Media
D. Summary
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Appointments or Encounter tab tracks future visits and past encounters.
The Consults tab tracks orders for consults during the stay.
Q7: In the Patient Header, you see a small "stop sign" icon with an exclamation point.
What does this typically signify?
A. The patient is NPO.
B. There is a Critical Alert or Safety Warning (e.g., Fall Risk, Allergy). [CORRECT]
, C. The patient is ready for discharge.
D. The patient has an outstanding bill.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual indicators like stop signs or caution triangles in the header are
reserved for critical safety information that the care team needs to see immediately,
such as severe allergies or fall risks.
Q8: A nurse is trying to document on a patient who is currently in "Pre-Admit" status.
The system is not allowing documentation entry. Why?
A. The nurse does not have access.
B. The patient encounter has not been officially activated/admitted yet. [CORRECT]
C. The chart is being audited.
D. The patient is a VIP.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In many Epic implementations, full nursing documentation requires the
patient to be in an active "Admitted" status. Pre-admit status is for pre-registration and
holding; the chart may be restricted or "view only" until the official admission event
occurs.
Q9: You need to find a patient’s room number quickly from the Patient List. Which
column on the list would you look for?
A. Status
B. Location/Room [CORRECT]
C. Attending
D. Admission Date
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Location or Room column specifically displays the patient's bed
assignment.
Q10: Mini-Case Part 1: You are logging into Epic at the start of your shift. You need to
review the status of all patients on your unit before receiving the handoff. Which tool
provides a real-time, comprehensive view of all patients currently on the unit, including
their admitting diagnosis and nurse assignment?
A. Patient Console
B. Unit Overview/Census [CORRECT]
C. Handoff Report only
D. ED Track Board
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Unit Overview or Census is the dashboard that shows every patient on
the unit, allowing for a global situational awareness before diving into individual charts.
2026/2027 | Questions with Complete Solutions | Hyperspace
Certification Prep | Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Inpatient Navigation & Patient Lists (Questions 1–16)
Q1: You are sitting at the nursing station and need to quickly view a snapshot of a
patient’s current status, including their code status, allergies, and primary diagnosis
without opening the full chart. Which specific section of the Patient Header or navigator
should you hover over or click?
A. The Patient Problem List
B. The Synopsis Report or Summary View [CORRECT]
C. The Discharge Navigator
D. The Admission History
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Synopsis (often called the Summary View) is designed to give a
"snapshot" of high-level critical data like code status, allergies, and isolation status in
one place. The Problem List is just diagnosis codes, and the Discharge Navigator is for
discharge planning, not a general status overview.
Q2: A nurse wants to create a custom patient list that only shows patients assigned to
them for the current shift. Which component of the Patient List toolbar would they use to
set this up?
A. Refresh List
B. My List or Patient List Configuration [CORRECT]
C. Transfer Status
D. Unit Census
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "My List" or specific "Patient List Configuration" settings allow users to
filter the broader unit census down to just their specific assignment. Simply refreshing
the list won't change the view, and Unit Census typically shows everyone on the floor.
Q3: You are looking for a patient who was just admitted to the Emergency Department,
but they are not yet showing up on your "My Patients" list. What is the most likely
reason?
A. The patient has been discharged.
B. The patient has not been assigned to you or your unit yet. [CORRECT]
C. The patient’s chart is locked.
D. The patient is in a pre-visit status.
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: "My Patients" lists rely on assignment data or location logic. If the patient is in
the ED but hasn't been physically moved to your unit or assigned to your ID, they won't
appear on your personal list. They would likely appear on an "All ED" list or unassigned
list.
Q4: When navigating the Chart Review tab, which timeline view allows you to see a
consolidated view of notes, results, and medications in a chronological format?
A. The Quick Actions menu
B. The Time-based View [CORRECT]
C. The Problem-based View
D. The ED Tracker
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Time-based View in Chart Review organizes all documentation
chronologically, making it easier to see the sequence of events. The Problem-based
view groups things by diagnosis.
Q5: A provider calls you and asks, "What is the easiest way for me to see all the
patients currently on the 5th Floor Medical Unit at a glance?"
A. Tell them to search every patient individually.
B. Direct them to the Unit Census or Unit Patient List for 5th Floor. [CORRECT]
C. Tell them to use the Appointment Desk.
D. Direct them to the Results Review.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Unit Census or Unit Patient List is specifically designed to show all
patients currently residing in a specific geographic area (the unit). It is the standard tool
for unit-level awareness.
Q6: You need to see if a patient has any upcoming scheduled appointments after
discharge. Which navigator tab would you check?
A. Consults
B. Appointments/Encounter [CORRECT]
C. Media
D. Summary
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Appointments or Encounter tab tracks future visits and past encounters.
The Consults tab tracks orders for consults during the stay.
Q7: In the Patient Header, you see a small "stop sign" icon with an exclamation point.
What does this typically signify?
A. The patient is NPO.
B. There is a Critical Alert or Safety Warning (e.g., Fall Risk, Allergy). [CORRECT]
, C. The patient is ready for discharge.
D. The patient has an outstanding bill.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual indicators like stop signs or caution triangles in the header are
reserved for critical safety information that the care team needs to see immediately,
such as severe allergies or fall risks.
Q8: A nurse is trying to document on a patient who is currently in "Pre-Admit" status.
The system is not allowing documentation entry. Why?
A. The nurse does not have access.
B. The patient encounter has not been officially activated/admitted yet. [CORRECT]
C. The chart is being audited.
D. The patient is a VIP.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In many Epic implementations, full nursing documentation requires the
patient to be in an active "Admitted" status. Pre-admit status is for pre-registration and
holding; the chart may be restricted or "view only" until the official admission event
occurs.
Q9: You need to find a patient’s room number quickly from the Patient List. Which
column on the list would you look for?
A. Status
B. Location/Room [CORRECT]
C. Attending
D. Admission Date
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Location or Room column specifically displays the patient's bed
assignment.
Q10: Mini-Case Part 1: You are logging into Epic at the start of your shift. You need to
review the status of all patients on your unit before receiving the handoff. Which tool
provides a real-time, comprehensive view of all patients currently on the unit, including
their admitting diagnosis and nurse assignment?
A. Patient Console
B. Unit Overview/Census [CORRECT]
C. Handoff Report only
D. ED Track Board
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Unit Overview or Census is the dashboard that shows every patient on
the unit, allowing for a global situational awareness before diving into individual charts.
