Question

Increased ICP in the left cerebral cortex, caused by intracranial bleeding causes displacement of brain tissue to the right hemisphere beneath the falx cerebri. The nurse knows that this is referred to as

a. uncal herniation
b. tentorial herniation
c. cingulate herniation
d. temporal lobe herniation

Answer 1

An increased ICP in the left cerebral cortex, caused by intracranial bleeding, that leads to displacement of brain tissue to the right hemisphere beneath the falx cerebri is referred to as uncal herniation.

Step-by-step explanation:

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when there is bleeding into the brain due to a damaged blood vessel. This can lead to an accumulation of blood in a specific area, causing physical pressure on the brain and potential loss of function. In the case of increased ICP in the left cerebral cortex, caused by intracranial bleeding, the displacement of brain tissue to the right hemisphere beneath the falx cerebri is referred to as a. uncal herniation. This occurs when the brain tissue pushes through a structure called the tentorium cerebelli, leading to compression of surrounding structures.