What is the medical term for cramping of the fingers (as seen in hyperventilation syndrome)?

1. In the adult patient, the average tidal volume is: Answer: 500 mL. 2. Most commonly, the maximum cmH2O we should administer through CPAP is: Answer: 10-15 cmH2O. 3. A normal ETCO2 level is: Answer: 35 to 45 mmHg. 4. This type of patient, is commonly referred to as a "pink puffer" due to polycythemia. He or she can also experience clubbing of the fingers, a non-productive cough, and a barrel-chest appearance. Answer: Emphysema. 5. This type of patient is chronically hypoxic and therefore experience chronic cyanosis. Additionally, he or she has a productive cough and is typically overweight. Answer: Chronic bronchitis. 6. In the pneumonia patient, you would typically expect to find a fever and unilateral/bilateral (circle one) diminished breath sounds. Answer: unilateral. 7. If left untreated, a pulmonary embolism will develop into obstructive shock. Answer: obstructive. 8. Which characteristic type of capnography waveform is seen during an asthma attack or COPD exacerbation? Answer: Shark fin waveform. 9. How much anatomical dead space is typically found in the adult patient? Answer: 150 mL. 10. The oxygen concentration from a nasal cannula is: Answer: 24 to 44 %. 11. What is the medical term for cramping of the fingers (as seen in hyperventilation syndrome)? Answer: Carpopedal spasm.