Epic Skills Assessment Order Entry and Results 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Epic's Results Review, the 'Trend' view is most useful for:
- Comparing results from different patients
- Tracking how a single lab value changes over multiple encounters (Correct answer)
- Viewing imaging reports chronologically
- Filtering results by ordering provider
Correct answer: Tracking how a single lab value changes over multiple encounters
The Trend view displays sequential values for a specific test over time, helping clinicians monitor a patient's progress.
Question 2: A radiologist finalizes an imaging report in Epic. The ordering provider is notified through which mechanism?
- Secure Chat from the radiologist
- An In Basket message with the finalized report (Correct answer)
- A phone call triggered by Epic
- A flag on the patient's problem list
Correct answer: An In Basket message with the finalized report
Finalized radiology reports generate an In Basket message to the ordering provider so they can review and act on the findings.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes an 'active' order in Epic?
- An order that has been placed but not yet verified by pharmacy
- An order that is currently in effect and being carried out (Correct answer)
- An order waiting for a cosignature
- An order that has been completed
Correct answer: An order that is currently in effect and being carried out
An active order is one that is currently in effect, meaning it is being executed or is available for administration/fulfillment.
Question 4: When a provider uses the 'Modify' option on an existing medication order in Epic, what happens to the original order?
- It is deleted from the record
- It is discontinued and replaced by the modified order (Correct answer)
- It remains active alongside the new order
- It is sent to pending status
Correct answer: It is discontinued and replaced by the modified order
Modifying an order discontinues the original and creates a new order reflecting the updated parameters, maintaining an audit trail.
Question 5: In Epic, which order priority level would be most appropriate for a non-urgent lab needed within 24 hours?
- STAT
- Routine (Correct answer)
- ASAP
- Now
Correct answer: Routine
Routine priority is used for non-urgent orders that can be completed within a standard timeframe, typically 24 hours or less.
Question 6: A 'Corrected' result status in Epic's Results Review means:
- The result was entered by the wrong provider
- The lab amended a previously reported result with updated information (Correct answer)
- The specimen was recollected
- The result was acknowledged by the provider
Correct answer: The lab amended a previously reported result with updated information
A corrected result indicates the laboratory has amended a previously final result, often due to a clerical or analytical error.
Question 7: Which Epic feature allows nurses to document that a medication was not given to a patient and record the reason?
- Order Hold
- MAR Not Given documentation (Correct answer)
- Order Discontinuation
- Medication Reconciliation
Correct answer: MAR Not Given documentation
The MAR allows nurses to document medications as 'Not Given' and select a reason such as patient refusal or medication unavailability.
Epic Skills Assessment Order Entry and Results 4
In Epic's Results Review, the 'Trend' view is most useful for: