INP402 EpicCare Inpatient Clinical EXAM LATEST
2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND 100% Verified
ANSWERS
This tells the system what type of data to expect in the column- numbers, date, time, string (freetext), etc. -
answer>>Data type
Are columns available to all users in Patient Lists? - answer>>No- users are given a subset of the columns from the
PAF master file to use; assigned by a Column Grouper record attached to their profile.
The flowsheet order set in the profile record for the enduser; the tab order can be changed by the enduser if
desired. - answer>>Default flowsheet
The flowsheets that appear for an enduser; the template order field in Clinical Administration is where the order is
entered. - answer>>Template tabs
How can you troubleshoot tabs you cannot see? - answer>>In Hyperspace, check the template record of the
clinician; check the EpicCare form to see if the clinician's profile is listed in User Profile field.
List the steps to create a flowsheet preference list. - answer>>1. make a plan- decide who needs to see which
flowsheets
2. create flowsheet templates
3. create a preference list
4. attach the preference list to a profile, location, service area, or facility record
How does the system honor multiple facility preference lists? - answer>>The preference list attached to the most
specific place (usually location) takes precedence; location, service area, and facility records are all built in the EAF
master file.
How does a preference list affect what an enduser sees in Hyperspace? - answer>>It attaches the flowsheet
templates to a particular preference list as to regulate what the user can select.
,Where do you restrict the view of flowsheets for the clinician? - answer>>In the profile record of text.
What are the restriction types you can use to limit user searches? - answer>>0- no restrictions (if left blank, this is
the default)
1- database only
2- facility only (not used often)
3- database & facility (common)
If you choose to apply both database & facility restrictions, what implications must you consider? - answer>>1- the
profile preference list must include all templates needed becasue they will not be able to use the Selection button
to search
2- if you forget to assign a pref list in their profile, their tabs & default settings are liited; they will likely receive the
message "Flowsheet template selection is disabled for this user."
Why should you limit the flowsheets a clinician can access? - answer>>Facilities often have hundreds of
flowsheets; limiting available ones to endusers will help decrease search time & make sure they use the
flowsheets intended for their work area.
Can a default flowsheet set in a profile record be overridden? - answer>>Yes- users can create their own flowsheet
template tabs by clicking the wrench; the first tab is the default for that user.
Where can you set flowsheet template tabs? - answer>>In profile records; they are the only ones containing the
'template order' of tabs.
True or False: a preference list must be marked as released in order for an enduser to see it. - answer>>False; a
preference list linked to an appropriate record allows the enduser to see it, regardless of release status.
Where can a preference list be attached/assigned? - answer>>1. profile record
2. location
3. service area
4. facility records
, If a user cannot see their preference list, how can you troubleshoot it? - answer>>Login as administrator, go to
User (EMP), check in EpicCare for the template record in the user profile field.
Where the enduser can change their own flowsheet template tabs. - answer>>Order Flowsheets button (the
wrench): select override template order box & rearrange the order.
Where are flowsheet tabs configured? (aka Set a Default Flowsheet & Template Tabs) - answer>>Clinical Admin >
Mgmt Options > Profiles > Flowsheet; list the f/s templates in the order they should appear in the Flowsheets
activity.
How can the user see only the tabs set for them? - answer>>Use the Filter toolbar using pref list; set it to "yes"
Once a preference list is created, what is the next step? - answer>>Tell the system to which users it should apply;
in text > clin adm > mgmt options > profiles >flowsheets - 3
How many flowsheet preference lists can be assigned to a profile in text? - answer>>Only 1 preference list can be
assigned.
What is the path to assign a preference list to a piece of facility structure? - answer>>Clin Adm > Facility Structure
> Facility/Service Areas (EAF); enter the list on the screenwith f/s template pref list for either location, service
area, or facility record.
The values "12/19/13 Left Forearm" are what type of documentation? - answer>>Properties
The IV date & location values/properties are in the group name because they were configured as what? -
answer>>Group renaming rows (used to generate the name of the LDA group)
Where are group renaming rows configured? - answer>>In the LDA group record
What must you do when building data rows for an LDA to make sure they can appear in the LDA group? -
answer>>Make all data rows used in an LDA group duplicable.
2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND 100% Verified
ANSWERS
This tells the system what type of data to expect in the column- numbers, date, time, string (freetext), etc. -
answer>>Data type
Are columns available to all users in Patient Lists? - answer>>No- users are given a subset of the columns from the
PAF master file to use; assigned by a Column Grouper record attached to their profile.
The flowsheet order set in the profile record for the enduser; the tab order can be changed by the enduser if
desired. - answer>>Default flowsheet
The flowsheets that appear for an enduser; the template order field in Clinical Administration is where the order is
entered. - answer>>Template tabs
How can you troubleshoot tabs you cannot see? - answer>>In Hyperspace, check the template record of the
clinician; check the EpicCare form to see if the clinician's profile is listed in User Profile field.
List the steps to create a flowsheet preference list. - answer>>1. make a plan- decide who needs to see which
flowsheets
2. create flowsheet templates
3. create a preference list
4. attach the preference list to a profile, location, service area, or facility record
How does the system honor multiple facility preference lists? - answer>>The preference list attached to the most
specific place (usually location) takes precedence; location, service area, and facility records are all built in the EAF
master file.
How does a preference list affect what an enduser sees in Hyperspace? - answer>>It attaches the flowsheet
templates to a particular preference list as to regulate what the user can select.
,Where do you restrict the view of flowsheets for the clinician? - answer>>In the profile record of text.
What are the restriction types you can use to limit user searches? - answer>>0- no restrictions (if left blank, this is
the default)
1- database only
2- facility only (not used often)
3- database & facility (common)
If you choose to apply both database & facility restrictions, what implications must you consider? - answer>>1- the
profile preference list must include all templates needed becasue they will not be able to use the Selection button
to search
2- if you forget to assign a pref list in their profile, their tabs & default settings are liited; they will likely receive the
message "Flowsheet template selection is disabled for this user."
Why should you limit the flowsheets a clinician can access? - answer>>Facilities often have hundreds of
flowsheets; limiting available ones to endusers will help decrease search time & make sure they use the
flowsheets intended for their work area.
Can a default flowsheet set in a profile record be overridden? - answer>>Yes- users can create their own flowsheet
template tabs by clicking the wrench; the first tab is the default for that user.
Where can you set flowsheet template tabs? - answer>>In profile records; they are the only ones containing the
'template order' of tabs.
True or False: a preference list must be marked as released in order for an enduser to see it. - answer>>False; a
preference list linked to an appropriate record allows the enduser to see it, regardless of release status.
Where can a preference list be attached/assigned? - answer>>1. profile record
2. location
3. service area
4. facility records
, If a user cannot see their preference list, how can you troubleshoot it? - answer>>Login as administrator, go to
User (EMP), check in EpicCare for the template record in the user profile field.
Where the enduser can change their own flowsheet template tabs. - answer>>Order Flowsheets button (the
wrench): select override template order box & rearrange the order.
Where are flowsheet tabs configured? (aka Set a Default Flowsheet & Template Tabs) - answer>>Clinical Admin >
Mgmt Options > Profiles > Flowsheet; list the f/s templates in the order they should appear in the Flowsheets
activity.
How can the user see only the tabs set for them? - answer>>Use the Filter toolbar using pref list; set it to "yes"
Once a preference list is created, what is the next step? - answer>>Tell the system to which users it should apply;
in text > clin adm > mgmt options > profiles >flowsheets - 3
How many flowsheet preference lists can be assigned to a profile in text? - answer>>Only 1 preference list can be
assigned.
What is the path to assign a preference list to a piece of facility structure? - answer>>Clin Adm > Facility Structure
> Facility/Service Areas (EAF); enter the list on the screenwith f/s template pref list for either location, service
area, or facility record.
The values "12/19/13 Left Forearm" are what type of documentation? - answer>>Properties
The IV date & location values/properties are in the group name because they were configured as what? -
answer>>Group renaming rows (used to generate the name of the LDA group)
Where are group renaming rows configured? - answer>>In the LDA group record
What must you do when building data rows for an LDA to make sure they can appear in the LDA group? -
answer>>Make all data rows used in an LDA group duplicable.
