ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
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Topics Epic Clinician (CLN) training typically emphasizes:
Navigation, Hyperspace basics, and chart organization
Inbasket, messages, and results review
Order entry, order sets, andCare Awareness
Documentation: notes, templates, SmartTexts, SmartLinks, and flowsheets
Patient safety, privacy, and best practices in EHR use
Format: single best answer, correct option in bold, with a brief rationale. Use this as a
study aid only, not as the real Epic exam.
Epic Basics, Navigation & Chart Structure (Q1–30)
1. A new clinician logs into Epic for the first time and sees many applications on
the toolbar. Which action is the most efficient way to find the patient’s chart
quickly?
A. Open every application to look for the name
B. Use the Search bar to type the patient’s name or MRN and open the chart
C. Ask a colleague to find the patient
D. Print a daily schedule and look manually
The global search is the fastest way to locate a patient’s chart.
2. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the “Chart Search” box
within a patient’s record?
A. To order new medications only
B. To quickly find specific notes, labs, or sections within the chart
,C. To send messages to the care team
D. To schedule appointments
Chart Search helps locate content inside a specific patient’s record.
3. A clinician wants to view all active problems for a patient. Which section of
the chart should they open?
A. Results
B. Problems
C. Orders
D. Notes
The Problems section lists active and historical diagnoses.
4. Which of the following best describes the “Activity” toolbar in Epic?
A. A place to document nursing vitals only
B. A set of shortcuts to common tasks (e.g., Notes, Orders, Results, Inbasket)
C. A billing module
D. A scheduling calendar only
The Activity toolbar provides quick access to frequently used applications.
5. A provider wants to review all recent lab results for a patient. Which
application should they use?
A. Care Everywhere
B. Results Review
C. Inbasket
D. Patient Portal
Results Review displays labs, imaging, and other diagnostic results.
6. Which of the following best describes the “Care Everywhere” activity in Epic?
,A. A tool to order home health services
B. A health information exchange feature to view outside records from other
organizations
C. A scheduling tool for telehealth
D. A patient education library
Care Everywhere allows sharing and viewing of external patient data.
7. A clinician needs to see a patient’s medication list, including dose and
frequency. Which section should they open?
A. Immunizations
B. Medications
C. Allergies
D. Flowsheets
The Medications section contains current and past medication orders.
8. Which of the following best describes the “Banner” at the top of a patient’s
chart?
A. A marketing advertisement
B. A summary bar showing key demographics, allergies, code status, and alerts
C. A billing summary
D. A list of upcoming appointments only
The patient banner provides critical safety and demographic info.
9. A provider wants to document a new office visit note. Which activity should
they select?
A. Orders
B. Notes
C. Results
D. Inbasket
, The Notes activity is used to create and view documentation.
10. Which of the following best describes the “Timeline” view in a patient’s
chart?
A. A calendar of staff shifts
B. A chronological display of encounters, notes, and key events
C. A financial ledger
D. A medication administration record only
Timeline helps visualize the patient’s care over time.
11. A clinician wants to quickly jump to the most recent progress note. Which
feature is most helpful?
A. Print the entire chart
B. Use the “Notes” activity and sort by date or use “Recent”
C. Call the front desk
D. Scroll through all historical notes manually
Sorting or filtering notes by date is the efficient method.
12. Which of the following best describes the “Hospitalization” or “Encounter”
context in Epic?
A. A billing code group
B. A specific visit or admission during which orders and notes are associated
C. A staff schedule
D. A research study ID
Encounter context ties documentation and orders to a specific visit.
13. A provider needs to view a patient’s immunization history. Which section
should they open?