Final answer:
The patient's pulse rate is likely to increase during moments of excitement, shock from a car accident, consumption of caffeine, or engaging in physical exercise like running.
Step-by-step explanation:
The scenarios that are likely to increase a patient's pulse rate include:
- Excitement for an upcoming party, due to anticipation of physical exercise or strong emotions by the limbic system.
- Shock after being in a car accident, since the body would produce stress hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine, leading to an increased heart rate.
- Drinking a large cup of coffee, because of the presence of caffeine, a stimulant that increases epinephrine and norepinephrine release.
- Going for a morning run, as physical exercise such as running and swimming increases the body's need for oxygen and nutrients, thus raising the heart rate.
Writing, or taking a nap would generally not increase a patient's pulse rate as they are activities associated with relaxation or rest.