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FON QUIZ

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  1. Kussmaul'sbreathing is a
    1.   Shallow breaths intreeupted by apnea
    2.   Prolonged gasping inspiration followed by a very short usally inefficient aspiration
    3.   Marked rhythamic waxing waning of respiration from very deep to very shallow breathing and tempoary apnea
    4.   Increased rate and depth of respiration

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