Epic Skills Assessment Epic Skills Assessment Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A physician's note states: 'Patient presents with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with concurrent pneumonia.' Which of the following best summarizes the patient's condition?

Accepted Answer

The patient has a new lung infection alongside a worsening of their long-term breathing disorder

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The patient has been diagnosed with lung cancer and pneumonia

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The patient is recovering from a previous episode of pneumonia

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The patient has developed asthma triggered by a respiratory infection

Question 2

Read the following policy excerpt: 'All non-emergent referrals require pre-authorization within 72 hours of the initial request, unless the referring provider documents medical necessity for expedited review.' What is the exception to the 72-hour rule?

Accepted Answer

When documented medical necessity justifies expedited review

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When the patient requests a faster timeline

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When the referral is to an in-network specialist

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When the insurance company approves automatic authorization

Question 3

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The laboratory results were _____ with the clinical presentation, confirming the initial diagnosis.'

Accepted Answer

consistent

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contradictory

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ambiguous

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preliminary

Question 4

A memo reads: 'Effective immediately, all discharge summaries must be completed within 24 hours of patient departure. Failure to comply will result in escalation to the department chair.' What is the consequence of not following this policy?

Accepted Answer

The matter will be reported to the department chair

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The physician will be placed on administrative leave

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The patient will need to be readmitted

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The discharge summary deadline will be extended

Question 5

In the context of healthcare documentation, what does the term 'contraindicated' most likely mean?

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A treatment or procedure that should not be used because it may be harmful

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A treatment that is recommended as a first-line option

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A diagnosis that has been confirmed by multiple tests

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A medication that requires prior authorization

Question 6

A clinical guideline states: 'Patients with a BMI exceeding 30 who have failed conservative management over 6 months may be considered candidates for bariatric surgery, provided they have no uncontrolled psychiatric conditions.' How many criteria must be met for surgical candidacy?

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Three criteria must be met

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Two criteria must be met

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One criterion must be met

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Four criteria must be met