Clinical Informatics Practice Exam 2025 – Comprehensive Test Prep

A navigator topic record being associated with section records is based on the structured organization of the navigator's components within an Epic implementation. In this context, sections are the distinct divisions within a navigator topic that categorize and hold specific types of content or data relevant to patient care.

Navigators are designed to guide users through workflows by consolidating information in an organized manner, allowing for easy access and navigation. Each section can contain a variety of information related to the given topic, such as clinical guidelines, relevant data points, or even links to order sets specific to the patient’s needs. The focus on sections enables users to efficiently navigate complex clinical information and integrate it into their workflow.

In contrast, other terms like chart, entry, and data refer to different components or elements in the clinical documentation process but do not represent the specific organizational structure used within a navigator topic. Chart typically refers to a patient's complete medical record, entries are parts of documentation within the chart, and data involves quantitative or qualitative information collected throughout patient care. Thus, section is the term that most accurately describes the type of records held within a navigator topic.