INP402 EpicCare Inpatient Clinical Exam Epic Systems Certification
Question Bank (Latest 2026/2027 Edition) – 100% Correct Questions,
Answers & Detailed Rationales
Total Questions: 75
Time Allowed: 150 Minutes
Passing Score: 80%
Version: 2026/2027 Updated Curriculum
Instructions: Select the BEST answer for each question based on Epic Inpatient build
standards, clinical documentation best practices, and the INP402 exam content outline.
SECTION 1: FLOWSHEET FUNDAMENTALS (GROUPS, ROWS,
TEMPLATES)
Questions 1–19
1. In Epic's flowsheet architecture, where do nurses perform the majority of their clinical
documentation?
A. In the Orders activity
B. In the Flowsheets activity
C. In the Care Plan activity only
,D. In the Patient Education activity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses perform the majority of their clinical documentation in the Flowsheets
activity within Epic Hyperspace. The Flowsheets activity serves as the central
documentation hub for vital signs, assessments, interventions, and other clinical data
entry. While Care Plans and Patient Education are important components, the
Flowsheets activity is the primary workspace for routine nursing documentation.
(INP402 – Flowsheet Fundamentals)
2. A clinical analyst is building a new flowsheet template for the Medical-Surgical unit.
In which Epic master file are flowsheet template records stored?
A. FLO (Flowsheet) master file
B. FLT (Flowsheet Template) master file
C. INP (Inpatient) master file
D. EPT (Patient) master file
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flowsheet template records are stored in the FLT (Flowsheet Template)
master file. Templates appear as tabs within the Flowsheets activity in Hyperspace. The
FLO master file stores group and row records, while the INP master file stores inpatient
encounter data and the EPT master file stores patient demographic information.
(INP402 – Flowsheet Fundamentals; Master Files)
,3. During flowsheet build, a clinical analyst creates a new group to organize related
assessment rows. In which Epic master file are group records stored?
A. FLT (Flowsheet Template) master file
B. FLO (Flowsheet) master file
C. INP (Inpatient) master file
D. EPT (Patient) master file
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Group records are stored in the FLO (Flowsheet) master file, alongside row
records. Groups organize related rows within a template and display with a darker row
color and bold font to distinguish them from individual rows. The FLT master file stores
templates, while INP and EPT store encounter and patient data respectively. (INP402 –
Flowsheet Fundamentals; Master Files)
4. An analyst is building a flowsheet template and needs to create a new row for "Pain
Level (0-10)." In which Epic master file will this row record be stored?
A. FLT (Flowsheet Template) master file
B. FLO (Flowsheet) master file
C. INP (Inpatient) master file
D. EPT (Patient) master file
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Row records, like group records, are stored in the FLO (Flowsheet) master file.
Rows hold specific data elements and display with a lighter row color compared to
groups. The FLO master file contains both groups and rows, while templates (which
reference groups and rows) are stored in the FLT master file. (INP402 – Flowsheet
Fundamentals; Master Files)
5. A clinical analyst is configuring a new flowsheet template for the ICU. According to
Epic build best practices, what is the correct bottom-up build order for creating
flowsheet components?
A. Template → Group → Row
B. Group → Template → Row
C. Row → Group → Template
D. Template → Row → Group
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct bottom-up build order for flowsheet configuration is: Row →
Group → Template. First, individual rows are created in the FLO master file to hold
specific data elements. Next, groups are created in the FLO master file to organize
related rows. Finally, the template is created in the FLT master file and configured to
include the appropriate groups and rows. This order ensures that all components exist
before they are referenced in higher-level structures. (INP402 – Flowsheet
Fundamentals; Build Best Practices)
Question Bank (Latest 2026/2027 Edition) – 100% Correct Questions,
Answers & Detailed Rationales
Total Questions: 75
Time Allowed: 150 Minutes
Passing Score: 80%
Version: 2026/2027 Updated Curriculum
Instructions: Select the BEST answer for each question based on Epic Inpatient build
standards, clinical documentation best practices, and the INP402 exam content outline.
SECTION 1: FLOWSHEET FUNDAMENTALS (GROUPS, ROWS,
TEMPLATES)
Questions 1–19
1. In Epic's flowsheet architecture, where do nurses perform the majority of their clinical
documentation?
A. In the Orders activity
B. In the Flowsheets activity
C. In the Care Plan activity only
,D. In the Patient Education activity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses perform the majority of their clinical documentation in the Flowsheets
activity within Epic Hyperspace. The Flowsheets activity serves as the central
documentation hub for vital signs, assessments, interventions, and other clinical data
entry. While Care Plans and Patient Education are important components, the
Flowsheets activity is the primary workspace for routine nursing documentation.
(INP402 – Flowsheet Fundamentals)
2. A clinical analyst is building a new flowsheet template for the Medical-Surgical unit.
In which Epic master file are flowsheet template records stored?
A. FLO (Flowsheet) master file
B. FLT (Flowsheet Template) master file
C. INP (Inpatient) master file
D. EPT (Patient) master file
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flowsheet template records are stored in the FLT (Flowsheet Template)
master file. Templates appear as tabs within the Flowsheets activity in Hyperspace. The
FLO master file stores group and row records, while the INP master file stores inpatient
encounter data and the EPT master file stores patient demographic information.
(INP402 – Flowsheet Fundamentals; Master Files)
,3. During flowsheet build, a clinical analyst creates a new group to organize related
assessment rows. In which Epic master file are group records stored?
A. FLT (Flowsheet Template) master file
B. FLO (Flowsheet) master file
C. INP (Inpatient) master file
D. EPT (Patient) master file
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Group records are stored in the FLO (Flowsheet) master file, alongside row
records. Groups organize related rows within a template and display with a darker row
color and bold font to distinguish them from individual rows. The FLT master file stores
templates, while INP and EPT store encounter and patient data respectively. (INP402 –
Flowsheet Fundamentals; Master Files)
4. An analyst is building a flowsheet template and needs to create a new row for "Pain
Level (0-10)." In which Epic master file will this row record be stored?
A. FLT (Flowsheet Template) master file
B. FLO (Flowsheet) master file
C. INP (Inpatient) master file
D. EPT (Patient) master file
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Row records, like group records, are stored in the FLO (Flowsheet) master file.
Rows hold specific data elements and display with a lighter row color compared to
groups. The FLO master file contains both groups and rows, while templates (which
reference groups and rows) are stored in the FLT master file. (INP402 – Flowsheet
Fundamentals; Master Files)
5. A clinical analyst is configuring a new flowsheet template for the ICU. According to
Epic build best practices, what is the correct bottom-up build order for creating
flowsheet components?
A. Template → Group → Row
B. Group → Template → Row
C. Row → Group → Template
D. Template → Row → Group
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct bottom-up build order for flowsheet configuration is: Row →
Group → Template. First, individual rows are created in the FLO master file to hold
specific data elements. Next, groups are created in the FLO master file to organize
related rows. Finally, the template is created in the FLT master file and configured to
include the appropriate groups and rows. This order ensures that all components exist
before they are referenced in higher-level structures. (INP402 – Flowsheet
Fundamentals; Build Best Practices)
