Questions & Answers (A+ Guide Solution,
Newest 2025/2026)
Question 1
What is the purpose of the EPIC Hyperspace application?
Answer: Primary interface for accessing patient records and workflows
Rationale: Hyperspace is the main platform for clinicians and staff to manage patient care tasks.
Question 2
What tool in EPIC is used to search for patient information related to a specific condition?
Answer: Chart Search
Rationale: Chart Search allows users to query patient records for specific data, such as
diagnoses or labs.
Question 3
How do you open a patient’s chart in EPIC?
Answer: Select the patient from the Patient List or Recent Patients tab
Rationale: These options provide quick access to a patient’s chart in Hyperspace.
Question 4
What does a red stop sign indicate in an EPIC field?
Answer: System-required field
Rationale: A red stop sign marks fields that must be completed before proceeding.
Question 5
What does a yellow yield sign indicate in an EPIC field?
Answer: Recommended but not required field
Rationale: Yellow yield signs suggest optional fields for data entry.
,Question 6
Where can you find a patient’s recent medication administration history?
Answer: MAR (Medication Administration Record)
Rationale: The MAR displays a patient’s medication administration details.
Question 7
What does a red triangle in a Flowsheet cell indicate?
Answer: Abnormal value within the interval
Rationale: The red triangle flags values outside normal ranges for attention.
Question 8
Is NoteWriter required to write consult notes in EPIC?
Answer: False
Rationale: Consult notes can be written using free text or SmartPhrases, not just NoteWriter.
Question 9
How do you make selections in SmartLists while writing a note?
Answer: Left-click selections and right-click to move on
Rationale: This method ensures efficient navigation in SmartLists.
Question 10
Where is the best place to view a patient’s full lab result history?
Answer: Results Review
Rationale: Results Review consolidates all lab results for comprehensive analysis.
Question 11
What activity shows patients assigned to you and your unit?
Answer: Unit Manager
Rationale: Unit Manager displays assigned patients for clinical staff.
Question 12
What report displays a patient’s treatment team?
Answer: Care Team Report
Rationale: This report lists all providers involved in a patient’s care.
, Question 13
Where can nurses find help with EPIC workflows?
Answer: Epic Central and Learning Home Dashboard
Rationale: These resources provide guidance and training for complex workflows.
Question 14
How is a patient’s location documented in the ED Track Board?
Answer: Location/Comments column
Rationale: This column tracks the patient’s physical location in the ED.
Question 15
What does the TT column on the ED Track Board indicate?
Answer: Total time a patient has been in the ED
Rationale: TT tracks the duration of a patient’s ED stay.
Question 16
What does the A column on the ED Track Board indicate?
Answer: Patient’s acuity level
Rationale: The A column helps prioritize care based on severity.
Question 17
How do you document the removal of a peripheral IV in EPIC?
Answer: Click the red X next to the peripheral IV in the Existing LDAs/Wounds toolbox
Rationale: This action updates the patient’s record to reflect IV removal.
Question 18
What is true about scanning lab labels in EPIC?
Answer: Scan as soon as the specimen is collected and labeled
Rationale: Immediate scanning ensures accurate tracking of specimens.
Question 19
Is signing in/out required every time you log in/out of EPIC?