NBCSN Nationally Certified School Nurse Practice Exam

The choice highlighting Ringworm and Athlete's foot is correct because both conditions are classic examples of fungal infections that specifically affect the skin and present with notable cutaneous symptoms.

Ringworm, which is also known as tinea corporis, manifests as a circular, red, itchy rash on the skin due to dermatophyte fungi, whereas Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, primarily affects the feet and presents with itching, scaling, and sometimes blistering. Both conditions are characterized by their significant skin involvement, affirming their designation as fungal infections with cutaneous manifestations.

Other options include infections that may involve the skin but are more systemic or have varying presentations not confined solely to cutaneous symptoms. For instance, Histoplasmosis is primarily a pulmonary infection but can have cutaneous manifestations in severe cases, making it less representative of common fungal skin infections. Similarly, Candidiasis can affect the skin, but it is also associated with systemic involvement, which differs from the localized nature of ringworm and athlete's foot. Aspergillosis and Cryptococcosis are primarily associated with respiratory issues and do not typically present as skin infections, reinforcing the appropriateness of the chosen answer.