Epic Skills Assessment Healthcare Informatics & EHR Concepts 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'MPI' stand for in the context of Epic and healthcare systems?
- Master Patient Index (Correct answer)
- Medical Protocol Interface
- Module Performance Indicator
- Managed Provider Integration
Correct answer: Master Patient Index
The Master Patient Index (MPI) is a database that uniquely identifies and links patient records across an enterprise or health network.
Question 2: A clinical analyst notices that two patients have been merged in Epic but the merge was done incorrectly. What is the process to correct this?
- Perform an unmerge to separate the records (Correct answer)
- Delete both records and re-enter data manually
- Archive the combined record and create new ones
- Submit a ticket to change the patient name only
Correct answer: Perform an unmerge to separate the records
Epic provides an unmerge process that separates incorrectly merged patient records and restores them to their original state.
Question 3: Which report type in Epic is most appropriate for a one-time data analysis that doesn't need to be scheduled or shared?
- Ad hoc report run from Reporting Workbench (Correct answer)
- Automated Crystal report on a distribution list
- Scheduled Clarity SQL report emailed nightly
- Public dashboard visible to all staff
Correct answer: Ad hoc report run from Reporting Workbench
Reporting Workbench supports ad hoc analysis that can be run on demand without scheduling or publishing infrastructure.
Question 4: In Epic's security model, what is the purpose of a 'security class'?
- It groups permissions together to control what users can see and do (Correct answer)
- It classifies the sensitivity level of a patient's diagnosis
- It defines the server tier handling encrypted data
- It assigns network access rights to Epic workstations
Correct answer: It groups permissions together to control what users can see and do
A security class bundles a set of access permissions that are then assigned to user records to control their Epic functionality.
Question 5: What is the primary function of Epic's 'Workqueue' feature?
- Present staff with a list of tasks requiring action or follow-up (Correct answer)
- Queue overnight batch jobs for server processing
- Manage print jobs sent to hospital printers
- Store pending orders awaiting physician signature
Correct answer: Present staff with a list of tasks requiring action or follow-up
Workqueues present staff with actionable work items — such as coding edits, billing holds, or registration errors — that need to be resolved.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes 'Hyperspace' in the Epic ecosystem?
- The main client application that end users interact with (Correct answer)
- Epic's cloud-based data storage layer
- A high-speed server for processing lab results
- The interoperability engine connecting Epic to third-party systems
Correct answer: The main client application that end users interact with
Hyperspace is Epic's primary end-user application — the interface clinicians and staff use daily to access patient records and workflows.
Epic Skills Assessment Healthcare Informatics & EHR Concepts 2
What does 'MPI' stand for in the context of Epic and healthcare systems?