Epic AMB400 Exam Questions & Answers | Latest
Update 2026 | Graded A+
1. What is one of the primary uses of Procedure Records in the Epic system?
Billing (charge capture)
Data analysis
Patient scheduling
User access management
2. If a new procedure is added to a SmartSet, what impact might this have on user
workflows within the Epic system?
It would have no impact on user workflows.
It could streamline the workflow by providing relevant data suggestions to
users.
It would complicate the workflow by adding unnecessary steps.
It would require all users to undergo additional training.
3. Describe the role of Procedure Categories in managing clinical procedures within the
Epic system.
Procedure Categories are used to restrict access to sensitive patient
information.
Procedure Categories allow for the customization of user interfaces in the Epic
system.
Procedure Categories are primarily focused on data analytics and reporting.
, Procedure Categories help streamline the management of related procedures
by providing a unified set of settings.
4. If a clinician needs to adjust the 'Frequency' of a treatment order for a patient who
is responding well, what implications might this have on the patient's care plan?
Decreasing the 'Frequency' will eliminate the need for follow-up
appointments.
Increasing the 'Frequency' will automatically improve patient outcomes
without further assessment.
Changing the 'Frequency' has no impact on the patient's care plan.
Adjusting the 'Frequency' could lead to more frequent treatments, potentially
enhancing the patient's recovery but also requiring careful monitoring for side
effects.
5. In a clinical setting, if a user needs to update a Therapy Protocol that has already
been released, what should they do?
Create and edit a new contact based on the released Therapy Protocol.
Delete the released Therapy Protocol and start over.
Request administrative access to modify the released Therapy Protocol.
Edit the existing released Therapy Protocol directly.
6. In your own words, explain the significance of the 'Frequency' in treatment orders
within the Epic system.
Frequency is used to track patient demographics in the Epic system.
Frequency is significant because it dictates how often a treatment is given,
ensuring that patients receive care at the appropriate intervals.
Frequency is irrelevant in treatment orders as it does not affect patient care.
, Frequency only applies to medication orders, not procedures.
7. Describe how Criteria in SmartSets enhances clinical workflows in the Epic system.
Criteria in SmartSets restricts user access to sensitive data.
Criteria in SmartSets organizes procedure records for easy retrieval.
Criteria in SmartSets eliminates the need for user input in clinical decisions.
Criteria in SmartSets enhances clinical workflows by providing datadriven
suggestions based on patient information.
8. Describe how the Provider (SER) record influences a clinician's access to therapy
protocols in the Epic system.
The Provider (SER) record only contains personal information about the
clinician.
The Provider (SER) record determines the clinician's salary.
The Provider (SER) record lists the types of therapy protocols that a clinician
can access.
The Provider (SER) record is unrelated to therapy protocols.
9. If a new SmartSet is created with a type other than 'general', what impact might this
have on its usability in a patient workspace?
It may not be usable in the SmartSets section of the patient workspace.
It will allow for more data suggestions.
It will enhance the workflow efficiency.
It will automatically be available to all users.
10. If a new clinical user is added to the Epic system, what steps should be taken
regarding their security class to ensure they can access clinical tools effectively?
, Assign the ADMIN security class to the new user.
Assign a READONLY security class to the new user.
Do not assign any security class to the new user.
Assign the EPICCARE security class to the new user.
11. Describe the role of BestPractice Advisory (BPA) records in the context of SmartSets.
BPA records manage patient billing information.
BPA records are used to create new user accounts.
BPA records evaluate data and suggest or restrict an appropriate SmartSet.
BPA records track medication inventory levels.
12. What are the two types of Controlled Items mentioned in the OCC?
Access Items, Workflow Items
Procedure Items, Configuration Items
Summary Items, Display Items
Data Items, Security Items
13. Describe the different ways an order's duration can be defined according to the Epic
system.
An order's duration is irrelevant to the treatment plan.
An order's duration can be defined by a set number of treatments, a specific
date, or it can continue indefinitely until discontinued by a clinician.
An order's duration is always fixed and cannot be changed once set.
An order's duration is determined solely by the patient's insurance coverage.
Update 2026 | Graded A+
1. What is one of the primary uses of Procedure Records in the Epic system?
Billing (charge capture)
Data analysis
Patient scheduling
User access management
2. If a new procedure is added to a SmartSet, what impact might this have on user
workflows within the Epic system?
It would have no impact on user workflows.
It could streamline the workflow by providing relevant data suggestions to
users.
It would complicate the workflow by adding unnecessary steps.
It would require all users to undergo additional training.
3. Describe the role of Procedure Categories in managing clinical procedures within the
Epic system.
Procedure Categories are used to restrict access to sensitive patient
information.
Procedure Categories allow for the customization of user interfaces in the Epic
system.
Procedure Categories are primarily focused on data analytics and reporting.
, Procedure Categories help streamline the management of related procedures
by providing a unified set of settings.
4. If a clinician needs to adjust the 'Frequency' of a treatment order for a patient who
is responding well, what implications might this have on the patient's care plan?
Decreasing the 'Frequency' will eliminate the need for follow-up
appointments.
Increasing the 'Frequency' will automatically improve patient outcomes
without further assessment.
Changing the 'Frequency' has no impact on the patient's care plan.
Adjusting the 'Frequency' could lead to more frequent treatments, potentially
enhancing the patient's recovery but also requiring careful monitoring for side
effects.
5. In a clinical setting, if a user needs to update a Therapy Protocol that has already
been released, what should they do?
Create and edit a new contact based on the released Therapy Protocol.
Delete the released Therapy Protocol and start over.
Request administrative access to modify the released Therapy Protocol.
Edit the existing released Therapy Protocol directly.
6. In your own words, explain the significance of the 'Frequency' in treatment orders
within the Epic system.
Frequency is used to track patient demographics in the Epic system.
Frequency is significant because it dictates how often a treatment is given,
ensuring that patients receive care at the appropriate intervals.
Frequency is irrelevant in treatment orders as it does not affect patient care.
, Frequency only applies to medication orders, not procedures.
7. Describe how Criteria in SmartSets enhances clinical workflows in the Epic system.
Criteria in SmartSets restricts user access to sensitive data.
Criteria in SmartSets organizes procedure records for easy retrieval.
Criteria in SmartSets eliminates the need for user input in clinical decisions.
Criteria in SmartSets enhances clinical workflows by providing datadriven
suggestions based on patient information.
8. Describe how the Provider (SER) record influences a clinician's access to therapy
protocols in the Epic system.
The Provider (SER) record only contains personal information about the
clinician.
The Provider (SER) record determines the clinician's salary.
The Provider (SER) record lists the types of therapy protocols that a clinician
can access.
The Provider (SER) record is unrelated to therapy protocols.
9. If a new SmartSet is created with a type other than 'general', what impact might this
have on its usability in a patient workspace?
It may not be usable in the SmartSets section of the patient workspace.
It will allow for more data suggestions.
It will enhance the workflow efficiency.
It will automatically be available to all users.
10. If a new clinical user is added to the Epic system, what steps should be taken
regarding their security class to ensure they can access clinical tools effectively?
, Assign the ADMIN security class to the new user.
Assign a READONLY security class to the new user.
Do not assign any security class to the new user.
Assign the EPICCARE security class to the new user.
11. Describe the role of BestPractice Advisory (BPA) records in the context of SmartSets.
BPA records manage patient billing information.
BPA records are used to create new user accounts.
BPA records evaluate data and suggest or restrict an appropriate SmartSet.
BPA records track medication inventory levels.
12. What are the two types of Controlled Items mentioned in the OCC?
Access Items, Workflow Items
Procedure Items, Configuration Items
Summary Items, Display Items
Data Items, Security Items
13. Describe the different ways an order's duration can be defined according to the Epic
system.
An order's duration is irrelevant to the treatment plan.
An order's duration can be defined by a set number of treatments, a specific
date, or it can continue indefinitely until discontinued by a clinician.
An order's duration is always fixed and cannot be changed once set.
An order's duration is determined solely by the patient's insurance coverage.
