Title: Identify the steps in the problem-solving process.
Course: Respiratory Therapy I (14061-I) > Section: Applying Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in the Healthcare Setting

Identification should include the following steps:

- Clarify the healthcare issue(s) involved.
- Identify adequate, reliable information and resources for problem solving.
- Create alternative choices for solving the problem.
- Evaluate potential consequences of alternative choices.
- Use standards to make decisions.
- Implement decisions.
- Evaluate outcomes.
- Revise solution, if necessary.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are assessing, adjusting, and executing all important aspects of problem solving as a respiratory therapist?
- What may be the consequences of not following protocol in problem solving?