Title: Identify the steps in the problem-solving process.
Course: Radiologic Technology I (14105-I) > Section: Applying Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in the Healthcare Setting

Identification should include the following steps:

- Clarify the healthcare issue or issues 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 the solution, if necessary.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are assessing, adjusting, and executing all important aspects of problem solving during the diagnostic imaging process?
- What problems may be encountered in a diagnostic imaging setting? How might these problems be approached?
- What may be the consequences of not following protocol in problem solving?