1. What is the primary purpose of an Encounter in the EPIC Ambulatory module?
A) To record patient payments
B) To schedule patient follow-ups
C) To document clinical visits and care provided to the patient
D) To track patient insurance information
Answer: C) To document clinical visits and care provided to the patient
2. In the EPIC Ambulatory workflow, what is the function of the SnapShot report?
A) Provides a detailed view of the patient's billing history
B) Summarizes key clinical data for providers
C) Displays patient demographic information
D) Reviews insurance claims status
,Answer: B) Summarizes key clinical data for providers
3. Which of the following is a benefit of using SmartSets in EPIC?
A) Allows automatic insurance claim submissions
B) Streamlines clinical documentation through pre-configured orders and notes
C) Automatically assigns patient follow-up appointments
D) Manages billing codes for services rendered
Answer: B) Streamlines clinical documentation through pre-configured orders and
notes
4. What type of orders can be placed from the Order Entry activity in EPIC
Ambulatory?
A) Medication, labs, and imaging orders
B) Only medication orders
C) Patient demographics updates
D) Patient follow-up appointments
Answer: A) Medication, labs, and imaging orders
5. How does the In Basket feature benefit clinical staff in EPIC?
A) It generates automatic reports on patient outcomes
B) It manages patient appointment bookings
C) It serves as a communication hub for messages, results, and tasks within the care
team
D) It provides real-time insurance updates
Answer: C) It serves as a communication hub for messages, results, and tasks within
the care team
6. Which of the following best describes Flowsheets in EPIC?
A) Templates for entering clinical observations and data over time
B) Reports generated for patient billing and claims
C) A dashboard for patient appointment summaries
D) Forms used to create patient insurance profiles
Answer: A) Templates for entering clinical observations and data over time
7. What is the use of the Problem List in EPIC?
A) To track patient allergies and immunizations
B) To list patient diagnoses and ongoing clinical concerns
,C) To document completed lab orders
D) To provide a summary of insurance claims
Answer: B) To list patient diagnoses and ongoing clinical concerns
8. SmartText in EPIC is used for which of the following?
A) Generating patient bills
B) Sending messages to other providers
C) Inserting pre-defined text into notes, letters, and documentation
D) Updating the patient's insurance information
Answer: C) Inserting pre-defined text into notes, letters, and documentation
9. How can providers ensure accurate documentation when closing an encounter?
A) By entering billing information first
B) By using the Sign Visit function to finalize and lock the documentation
C) By copying previous visit notes
D) By scheduling a follow-up visit
Answer: B) By using the Sign Visit function to finalize and lock the documentation
10. In the EPIC Ambulatory module, what does Chart Review allow providers to do?
A) Submit medication orders to pharmacies
B) Review a comprehensive history of patient records, including notes, orders, and
results
C) Manage patient payments and billing
D) Access real-time insurance claim statuses
Answer: B) Review a comprehensive history of patient records, including notes,
orders, and results11. Which tool in EPIC is used for creating personalized order sets
for frequently used tests and treatments?
A) SmartPhrases
B) SmartLinks
C) Preference Lists
D) Chart Review
Answer: C) Preference Lists
12. What is the purpose of the SmartPhrase feature in EPIC?
A) To prefill patient insurance information
B) To provide standardized templates for common clinical notes and documentation
, C) To assist in medication reconciliation
D) To schedule follow-up appointments
Answer: B) To provide standardized templates for common clinical notes and
documentation
13. Which function allows clinicians to quickly enter frequently used diagnoses into a
patient's record?
A) Order Entry
B) Problem List
C) Diagnoses Calculator
D) Favorites
Answer: D) Favorites
14. What is the Patient Workspace in EPIC Ambulatory used for?
A) Viewing insurance claims and payments
B) Reviewing and managing all clinical documentation, notes, and orders for a
patient visit
C) Sending appointment reminders to patients
D) Tracking medication adherence
Answer: B) Reviewing and managing all clinical documentation, notes, and orders for
a patient visit
15. Which of the following best describes the Secure Chat feature in EPIC?
A) Allows patients to directly message providers
B) Enables real-time messaging between care team members within the system
C) Sends reminders for patient follow-up visits
D) Updates billing codes after appointments
Answer: B) Enables real-time messaging between care team members within the
system
16. What is the primary benefit of using SmartSets during patient encounters?
A) Helps reduce time spent entering repetitive orders and documentation
B) Provides detailed reports on patient billing
C) Tracks medication adherence and alerts providers
D) Schedules follow-up appointments automatically
Answer: A) Helps reduce time spent entering repetitive orders and documentation
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