Epic Skills Assessment Patient Data Management 5

Question 1

In Epic, what is the 'Snapshot' used for?

Accepted Answer

Displaying a high-level summary of key patient data points on a single screen for quick review

Answer

The Snapshot activity provides a configurable, at-a-glance summary of the patient's most critical data elements to support rapid clinical assessment.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'Referential Data' in the context of Epic patient data management?

Accepted Answer

Standardized code sets (e.g., ICD-10, SNOMED) used to classify and exchange clinical data consistently

Answer

Referential data includes standardized terminologies and code sets that ensure consistent meaning across systems and support interoperability.

Question 3

A patient is transferred between two Epic-using facilities within the same health system. What happens to their medical record?

Accepted Answer

The single MRN and unified record follow the patient across facilities within the shared Epic environment

Answer

Within a shared Epic instance, the patient's MRN and longitudinal record are accessible across all affiliated facilities without duplication.

Question 4

What is the role of the 'Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI)' in Epic?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a single, authoritative patient identity record across multiple systems and facilities

Answer

The EMPI ensures each patient has a unique, consistent identity record across all systems, preventing duplicates and enabling accurate data exchange.

Question 5

When documenting a patient's advance directive status in Epic, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

The existence and location of the advance directive should be documented, and a copy can be scanned into the chart

Answer

Epic allows staff to document whether an advance directive exists, its location, and to attach a scanned copy, supporting legal and care planning requirements.

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Epic Skills Assessment Patient Data Management 5