Question

when opening a sterile container, you should:

hold the lid in your hands at all times

place the lid face down

cover the lid with a paper towel

place the lid face up

Explanation:

In sterile technique, when opening a sterile container, the lid should be placed face down to prevent the sterile inner surface from being contaminated by contact with non - sterile surfaces. Holding the lid at all times is not practical and may not be part of standard sterile procedure. Covering the lid with a paper towel is unnecessary and can introduce contamination. Placing the lid face up would expose the sterile inner surface to potential contaminants from the air or the surface it's placed on.

Answer:

B. place the lid face down