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PANCE Practice Test

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Which of the following conditions describes periods of deep breathing alternating with periods of no breathing and can be caused by heart failure?

Ataxic breathing
Obstructive breathing
Kussmaul breathing
Tachypnea

Explanation

Answer: C - Kussmaul breathing is deep, forceful and rapid breathing caused by the stimulation of the respiratory center located in the medulla of the brain due to acidosis e.g. in diabetic ketoacidosis.

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