All the following can cause metabolic acidosis with high anion gap Except:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis is associated with normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, unlike conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis and renal failure.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A large atrial septal defect has low turbulence and pressure gradients, making it less likely to develop infective endocarditis compared to high-pressure lesions such as VSDs or valvular regurgitations.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The Look-Listen-Feel technique is used to assess breathing by observing chest movement, listening for breath sounds, and feeling for airflow.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis, typically acquired during birth from colonized maternal genital tracts. Prevention includes maternal intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A positive result of abdominal paracentesis is an absolute indication for surgery in NEC. The other options are also indications but not absolute.