Question

when opening a sterile container, you should:
○ hold the lid in your hands at all times
○ cover the lid with a paper towel
○ place the lid face up
○ place the lid face down

Explanation:

In sterile technique, when opening a sterile container, the lid should be placed face down to prevent the sterile inner surface of the lid from coming into contact with non - sterile surfaces, thus maintaining sterility. 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 contaminants. Placing the lid face up would expose the sterile inner surface to potential contamination from the surface it is placed on.

Answer:

D. place the lid face down