Free NBRC TMC Exam Practice Question 16 Diabetic ketoacidosis is associated with which of the following breathing patterns?ApneusticBradypneaHyperpneaKussmauls Explanations Incorrect. An apneustic respiratory pattern appears as prolonged gasping respirations.Incorrect. Bradypnea is a slow rate of breathing, less than 12 breaths/minute.Incorrect. Hyperpnea is deep breathing only.Correct. Kussmauls respiratory pattern is fast and deep breathing, and is associated with metabolic acidosis and diabetic ketoacidosis.