Epic Skills Assessment Data and Chart Interpretation Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A stacked bar chart in Epic shows that for Q1, Emergency admits were 40%, Scheduled admits were 45%, and Transfers were 15%. If total Q1 admits were 2,000, how many were Transfers?
Answer: 300
15% of 2,000 total admits equals 300 transfer patients in Q1.
In Epic's flowsheet, a patient's creatinine values are 1.0, 1.3, 1.8, and 2.4 over consecutive days. What type of trend does this indicate?
Answer: A consistently increasing trend suggesting worsening renal function
The creatinine values show a steady upward trend from 1.0 to 2.4, which suggests progressively worsening renal function.
An Epic report displays a dual-axis chart with patient satisfaction scores on the left axis and average length of stay on the right axis. Both lines trend upward together. What relationship does this suggest?
Answer: A positive correlation between the two metrics
When both metrics increase together on a dual-axis chart, it suggests a positive correlation between patient satisfaction and length of stay.
A histogram in Epic's analytics module shows patient age distribution. The tallest bar spans ages 65-74, and bars decrease symmetrically on both sides. What type of distribution does this represent?
Answer: Approximately normal distribution centered around 65-74
A symmetrical decrease on both sides of the tallest central bar indicates an approximately normal distribution centered on the 65-74 age group.
When using Epic's report comparison tool, you notice that the current month's no-show rate is 12% while the 12-month rolling average is 8%. Which interpretation is most appropriate?
Answer: The current month is significantly above the historical average and warrants investigation
A current rate of 12% compared to a 12-month rolling average of 8% represents a notable deviation that should be investigated for underlying causes.
In an Epic dashboard, a waterfall chart displays revenue changes across departments. Cardiology shows +$500K, Orthopedics shows +$300K, and General Medicine shows -$200K. What is the net revenue change?
Answer: $600K
The net revenue change is $500K + $300K - $200K = $600K across the three departments.