Epic Skills Assessment Verbal Reasoning 1

Question 1

DISCREPANCY most nearly means ____.

Accepted Answer

An inconsistency or difference between things that should match

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Agreement between two records

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A summary of patient data

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A required field in a clinical form

Question 2

Identify the logical flaw: 'We retrained all nurses on Epic documentation in March. By June, audit scores improved by 12%. The retraining is the only possible explanation for the improvement.'

Accepted Answer

The argument assumes correlation equals causation and ignores other variables that may have contributed.

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The argument is valid because the timeline proves causation.

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The argument fails because audit scores cannot measure documentation quality.

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The argument is flawed because three months is too long a period to measure change.

Question 3

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct and logically clear:

Accepted Answer

Before placing the order, the nurse verified the patient's allergies in the chart.

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The physician, along with her residents, were reviewing the discharge summary.

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Each of the providers are required to complete annual Epic certification.

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Between you and I, the workflow needs to be revised immediately.

Question 4

MITIGATE most nearly means ____.

Accepted Answer

To lessen the severity or seriousness of something

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To worsen or intensify a problem

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To ignore a clinical finding

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To document an adverse event

Question 5

SUPERFLUOUS most nearly means ____.

Accepted Answer

Exceeding what is necessary; redundant

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Essential and required

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Difficult to understand

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Relating to a clinical workflow

Question 6

Identify the logical flaw: 'Dr. Patel has never had a documentation complaint in five years. Therefore, her charts do not need to be included in the quarterly peer review.'

Accepted Answer

The argument incorrectly assumes past performance eliminates the need for ongoing oversight, and ignores that peer review serves systemic quality purposes beyond catching individual errors.

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The argument is sound because a perfect track record justifies exemption from review.

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The conclusion is valid if approved by the department head.

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The argument is flawed only if Dr. Patel works part-time.