Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) Practice Exam

What information is typically NOT included in a patient’s occupational history?

1. Current job responsibilities

2. Past learning difficulties

3. Workplace safety experiences

4. Previous job titles

The correct answer is: Past learning difficulties

The correct choice indicates that past learning difficulties are typically not included in a patient's occupational history. An occupational history focuses on aspects directly related to a person's work life, such as current job responsibilities, previous job titles, and experiences related to workplace safety. These elements are crucial for assessing how a person's occupation might influence their health, rehabilitation needs, or potential work-related injuries. On the other hand, past learning difficulties pertain more to educational background than occupational information. While learning difficulties can impact job performance or the ability to gain certain roles, they fall outside the typical scope of occupational history. This history is more concerned with what a patient has done in their careers rather than their educational challenges. Therefore, while understanding educational background can be important in some contexts, it is not a core component of occupational history, which is focused strictly on work-related experiences and roles.