A virtuous person, according to Burkhardt and Nathaniel (2008), ...

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A virtuous person, according to Burkhardt and Nathaniel (2008), has:
 
  a. compassion, discernment, integrity, and trustworthiness
  b. discernment, compassion, understanding, and empathy
  c. trustworthiness, integrity, sympathy, and follows the rules
  d. integrity, compassion, understanding, and makes the best decision that is fair for all

Question 2

A nurse manager at a home health care agency who ensures that all contracts have been completed and payments are timely is displaying the principle of:
 
  a. veracity c. autonomy
  b. respect for others d. fidelity

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Answer to Question 1

A
Burkhardt and Nathaniel's (2008) definition of a virtuous person lists four virtues that are more significant than others. These four virtues are: 1) compassion, 2) discernment, 3) integrity, and 4) trustworthiness. Understanding, empathy, and sympathy are all fine attributes, but they do not necessarily contribute to this definition of a virtuous person. Following the rules is an example of deontological thought. Making the best decision that is fair for all is an example of relativism.

Answer to Question 2

D
The principle of fidelity concerns the obligation of keeping one's promise or word. The nurse manager in this example is keeping her word by making sure that all contracts have been completed and that payments are made in a timely manner; hence, the nurse manager is keeping her promise to do so. The ethical principle of autonomy relates to a person's right to self-determination and respect for individual liberty. An example of veracity would be to refuse to participate in any type of fraudulent activity. When a nurse chooses to avoid making paternalistic decisions for others, she is displaying the ethical principle of respect for others.