What should you do if the scene becomes unsafe while performing CPR?

When performing CPR, safety is a paramount concern. If the scene becomes unsafe, the priority shifts to ensuring your own safety as well as the safety of the victim. Evacuating the area and calling 911 is the correct response because it allows you to remove yourself and the victim from potential danger, such as fire, traffic, or hazards like electrical lines.

By ensuring safety first, you can then ensure help is on the way while also maintaining the condition of the victim. It also allows for a more effective and focused approach to resuscitation once you’re in a safe environment. The focus on calling 911 ensures that emergency services can quickly arrive to take over care or further assist the victim.

Other responses would not adequately address safety concerns or could lead to further complications for both the rescuer and the victim. Thus, prioritizing safe evacuation and getting professional help is the most responsible and effective action in such situations.