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EPIC TRAINING PRACTICE EXAM Questions with Answers
& Rationales
1. The primary screen used to organize patient care and access
most EPIC functions is called:
A. Chart Review
B. Patient List
C. Snapboard
D. In Basket
Answer: C
Rationale: The Snapboard (or Patient Work List) provides a
visual overview of patients and tasks, allowing quick access to
charts.
2. The "In Basket" in EPIC is used for:
A. Viewing lab results only
B. Managing messages, results, and notifications
C. Scheduling appointments
D. Billing only
Answer: B
Rationale: In Basket is the central location for messages,
results, and other workflow notifications.
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3. To access a patient's chart, you can:
A. Click the patient name from the Patient List or use Chart
Search
B. Only use the MRN
C. Open the In Basket only
D. Call the help desk
Answer: A
Rationale: Patient charts can be opened from patient lists,
Snapboard, or by using Chart Search.
4. The "Chart Review" tab in EPIC displays:
A. A summary of patient data such as labs, meds, notes, and
visits
B. Only billing information
C. Only demographics
D. Only imaging reports
Answer: A
Rationale: Chart Review provides an organized overview of
clinical data.
5. The "Storyboard" in EPIC is:
A. A quick reference panel showing key patient information like
allergies, isolation, and code status
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B. A place to write notes
C. A medication list only
D. A patient education tool
Answer: A
Rationale: Storyboard displays important safety information at
a glance.
6. Which of the following is a key safety feature in EPIC?
A. Allergy alerts and drug interaction warnings
B. Free-text only ordering
C. No duplicate checks
D. No patient identifiers
Answer: A
Rationale: EPIC provides clinical decision support including
allergy and interaction alerts.
7. To place a new order in EPIC, you would use:
A. Order Entry or the Orders activity
B. Notes activity only
C. In Basket only
D. Demographics tab
EPIC TRAINING PRACTICE EXAM Questions with Answers
& Rationales
1. The primary screen used to organize patient care and access
most EPIC functions is called:
A. Chart Review
B. Patient List
C. Snapboard
D. In Basket
Answer: C
Rationale: The Snapboard (or Patient Work List) provides a
visual overview of patients and tasks, allowing quick access to
charts.
2. The "In Basket" in EPIC is used for:
A. Viewing lab results only
B. Managing messages, results, and notifications
C. Scheduling appointments
D. Billing only
Answer: B
Rationale: In Basket is the central location for messages,
results, and other workflow notifications.
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3. To access a patient's chart, you can:
A. Click the patient name from the Patient List or use Chart
Search
B. Only use the MRN
C. Open the In Basket only
D. Call the help desk
Answer: A
Rationale: Patient charts can be opened from patient lists,
Snapboard, or by using Chart Search.
4. The "Chart Review" tab in EPIC displays:
A. A summary of patient data such as labs, meds, notes, and
visits
B. Only billing information
C. Only demographics
D. Only imaging reports
Answer: A
Rationale: Chart Review provides an organized overview of
clinical data.
5. The "Storyboard" in EPIC is:
A. A quick reference panel showing key patient information like
allergies, isolation, and code status
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B. A place to write notes
C. A medication list only
D. A patient education tool
Answer: A
Rationale: Storyboard displays important safety information at
a glance.
6. Which of the following is a key safety feature in EPIC?
A. Allergy alerts and drug interaction warnings
B. Free-text only ordering
C. No duplicate checks
D. No patient identifiers
Answer: A
Rationale: EPIC provides clinical decision support including
allergy and interaction alerts.
7. To place a new order in EPIC, you would use:
A. Order Entry or the Orders activity
B. Notes activity only
C. In Basket only
D. Demographics tab
