In the S-E-E-P sequence for stopping bleeding, what does the second 'E' stand for?

• A. Elevate
• B. Examine
• C. Engage
• D. Endure

Answer: (B)

The second E stands for Examine. After you elevate the injured area to help reduce blood flow, you then inspect the wound and surrounding tissues carefully to see if bleeding is still ongoing, identify the source of the bleed, check for any tooth fragments or soft-tissue damage, and assess what needs to be done next. This examination ensures you don’t assume bleeding has stopped just because elevation was applied and guides you toward the following steps, such as applying direct pressure if needed. The other options don’t fit because they aren’t the action described by this step of the sequence. Elevate may occur earlier, and Engage or Endure aren’t part of this bleeding-control mnemonic.