Breathing is an example of the interrelationship of body systems. Whenever possible, begin your check of a conscious child at the toe rather than the head. True b. False 7. The pulse is created by the contractions of the heart. During adult CPR the pulse is taken at the radial pulse.
Shock causes the pulse to increase.
Myocardial Infarction 9. There is failure of the circulatory system to provide adequate oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body. In response to shock the body will reduce peripheral blood flow. The heart rate usually decreases as a result of shock. Shock results in diminished organ perfusion.