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

In the adult patient, the average tidal volume is: Answer: 500 mL.

Most commonly, the maximum cmH2O we should administer through CPAP is: Answer: 10-15 cmH2O.

A normal ETCO2 level is: Answer: 35 to 45 mmHg.

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.

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.

In the pneumonia patient, you would typically expect to find a fever and unilateral/bilateral (circle one) diminished breath sounds. Answer: unilateral.

If left untreated, a pulmonary embolism will develop into obstructive shock. Answer: obstructive.

Which characteristic type of capnography waveform is seen during an asthma attack or COPD exacerbation? Answer: Shark fin waveform.

How much anatomical dead space is typically found in the adult patient? Answer: 150 mL.

The oxygen concentration from a nasal cannula is: Answer: 24 to 44 %.

What is the medical term for cramping of the fingers (as seen in hyperventilation syndrome)? Answer: Carpopedal spasm.